THEBARTON BIOSCIENCE PRECINCT

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (1 July 2009).

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN (Napier—Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, Minister for Road Safety, Minister for Science and Information Economy): Stage 2 of the Thebarton Bioscience Precinct is a 5ha brownfields site, with a 100+ year history as a leather tannery, prior to being purchased by the government in 2003.

Since being appointed to manage the site in 2004, Bio Innovation SA has been working with environmental consultants and an environmental auditor to return the site to the highest standard for commercial development.

Capital allocations have been carried over for site works in progress, in accordance with Treasury guidelines, to achieve optimal environmental outcomes for the site.