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(2) What is the current expected cost for design and construction of each project outlined in part (1).

(3) Have tenders for the design and construction been issued for each project; if so, (a) when were they issued, (b) when did they close and (c) who has been appointed to undertake the design and construction work for each project.

(4) What is the current expected completion date for each project.

(5) What are the current architectural plans for each project.

(6) Does the ESA retain intellectual property in each project’s architectural plan.

(7) At what stage in each project were the architectural plans first finalised and have those plans been subsequently revised; if so, have those revisions been completed and what are the reasons for each revision.

(8) What sign off process within ESA was used for the plans and are there any remaining internal and external approval processes each design needs to go through; if so,(a) what are they, (b) who are they with and (c) how long is each expected to take.

(9) What consultation was undertaken with the ACT Rural Fire Service (ACTRFS) and ACT Emergency Service (ACTES) regarding the design of the proposed refurbishments.

(10) If consultation, referred to in part (9), was undertaken (a) when did that consultation occur, (b) who was it with, (c) has that consultation finished and (d) what were the results of that consultation.

(11) What consultation was undertaken with members of the Jerrabomberra and Rivers ACTRFS brigades and ACTES units regarding the design of the proposed refurbishments.

(12) If consultation, referred to in part (11), was undertaken (a) when did that consultation occur, (b) who was it with, (c) has that consultation finished and (d) what were the results of that consultation.

(13) How many consultants have worked or are working on each project, where are they from, when were they engaged and at what cost as at 24 February 2010.

(14) How much has been spent on the two projects as at 24 February 2010 and on what specific activities has that money been spent.

(15) What are the current costings for the design and construction of each project and how has the Government ensured that works undertaken are cost effective and reflect value for money.

(16) What contingency plans does the Government have to ensure the projects are completed should they run over-time and/or over-budget given the expected completion date for the two projects listed in Budget Paper 4 is June 2010.

Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:


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