Page 2705 - Week 07 - Thursday, 1 August 2019

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(6) To what extent did those outcomes influence the decision to propose closure of the pool at The Canberra Hospital.

(7) On what date did consultation with stakeholders begin on the proposed closure and (a) who were those stakeholders, (b) what forms did that consultation take, (c) what feedback did stakeholders give to the government on the proposed closure and (d) did that feedback cause the government to review its proposed closure; if yes, to what extent; if no, why.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1)

(a) Canberra Hospital:

(i) Nil.

(ii) Not applicable.

(iii) Nil.

(iv) Not applicable.

(v) Not applicable.

(vi) Not applicable.

(vii) Nil.

(viii) Not applicable.

(ix) Not applicable.

(x) (A) Individual pieces of infrastructure plant and equipment are not tracked in a way that allows for individual breakdown specific maintenance tasks and cost. Facilities Management applies a whole of system approach to asset management. The estimated cost for annual routine maintenance at the Canberra Hospital hydrotherapy pool is approximately $143K (based on data 2017-18), is it reasonable to estimate a similar cost in each of the years in question. Routine maintenance includes direct maintenance on the pool as well as supporting infrastructure and equipment.

(B) As per above, this specific data is not tracked and cannot be provided.

(C) As per above, this specific data is not tracked and cannot be provided.

(D) As per above, this specific data is not tracked and cannot be provided.

(b) University of Canberra Hospital:

(i) Nil.

(ii) Not applicable.

(iii) Twice in 2018-19.

(iv) 2.5 hours.

(v) The boiler that heats the pool water.

(vi) Equipment was reset and reconfigured.

(vii) Nil.

(viii) Not applicable.

(ix) Not applicable.

(x) (A) Applicable to only 2018-19, this cost is included in the contract price for maintaining the facility.


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