ERNABELLA ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY UPGRADE

202 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008). With respect to the contract CHP07705A for the six upgrades at the Ernabella Aboriginal community:

(a) has this project been completed and, if so;

(b) was it completed on time;

(c) was it completed within budget;

(d) who was the successful contractor; and

(e) who 'signed off' on the completed project?

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Families and Communities, Minister for Northern Suburbs, Minister for Housing, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability): With respect to contract CHP07705A for the six upgrades at the Ernabella Aboriginal Community:

The project has not been completed;

The project is currently under construction, being delivered within the programmed time frame and is due for completion by November 2008;

The project is being delivered within approved budget;

The successful contractor was Pimba Building Contractors Pty Ltd; and

The completed project will be signed off by the principal or the principal's representative, on behalf of the Department for Families and Communities.