House of Assembly: Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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ISLINGTON RAIL YARDS

378 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (17 November 2008). What was the estimated cost of remediating the Islington rail yards and did the final cost exceed the original estimate and if so, by how much?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I provide the following information:

The estimated cost of remediating the portion of the Islington rail yards, now known as Jack Watkins Park was $5.5 million.

The final cost to the State Government of remediation of Jack Watkins Park exceeded budget by $60,000.