PIPALYATJARA ANANGU SCHOOL

207 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008). With respect to the contract DTEI-BM18 for the Pipalyatjara Anangu school:

(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.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for Early Childhood Development, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister Assisting the Premier in Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management): The Minister for Education has provided the following information:

(a) The new classroom block, Child Parent Centre, student ablution, staff ablution and canteen buildings have been transported to the Pipalyatjara Anangu School site. Practical completion for the classroom block was achieved on 12 November 2008. Practical completion for the remainder of the project was achieved on 12 December 2008.

(b) The building contractor experienced some difficulties due to the remote location of the site, as well as inclement weather, which meant that aspects of the project were not completed by mid November 2008 as was the programmed completion date.

(c) Final costings have yet to be reconciled.

(d) Murray River North P/L was the successful contractor with the buildings constructed at their Alice Springs building yard and transported to site.

(e) The project architect signed the Certificate of Completion allowing safe access and use for the school.