House of Assembly: Wednesday, May 13, 2020

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Country Hospitals

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): My question is to the Premier. Has any of the $15 million referred to in the Premier's previous answer actually been spent?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:20): Just in answer to the previous question, I have received some advice that with regard to—was it Eudunda Hospital that you were referring to in your previous question?

Members interjecting:

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: There is work being done. We believe that this won't be completed immediately, but there is a plan to upgrade fire services and compliance to the tune of about $350,000 at Eudunda Hospital. We believe that this will begin later this year and is due to be completed—

Mr Picton: Later this year?

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr Picton interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Kaurna is warned.

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —in February 2021.

The Hon. V.A. Chapman: You did nothing for 16 years.

The SPEAKER: Deputy Premier!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: It is due to be completed in February 2021, and this is significantly brought forward from when it was planned previously.

The Hon. T.J. Whetstone interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development is called to order. I'm sorry, leader, I'm moving to the member for King; I will come back to you.