Facilities Maintenance Services Management

336 The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (15 October 2020). Why is the state government proceeding with the privatisation of DIT facilities management services when state budget papers (state budget 2019-20, Agency Statements, Volume 3, page 157) indicate the average facilities services management cost as a percentage of value of services is just 9.6 per cent, below the target of 10.8 per cent?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised:

The future Across government Facilities Management Arrangements (AGFMA) aims to improve asset management strategies and ensure monies are spent as best as possible to improve the government's asset estate.

The outsourcing of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport Facilities Management Services is not considered a savings measure but rather will create a best of breed asset management system that better achieves safety, reporting and maintenance outcomes.