House of Assembly Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2) 54 2 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Answers to Questions Facilities Maintenance Services Management Facilities Maintenance Services Management The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS House of Assembly West Torrens Facilities Maintenance Services Management 338 The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (15 October 2020). What consultation did the state government undertake with contractors prior to Cabinet's decision in June 2020 to privatise DIT facilities management services? The Hon. C.L. WINGARD House of Assembly Gibson Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Minister for Recreation Facilities Maintenance Services Management The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised: There will be minimal change for contractors. In line with cabinet's decision, maintenance work for facilities management and associated project work will continue to be undertaken, as it is today, by appropriately qualified sub-contractors with a strong focus on local workforce and opportunities for small to medium enterprises. Contractors were given the opportunity to contribute to the future Across government Facilities Management Arrangement (AGFMA) model via a series of consultative workshops as listed below: Date Location 30 September 2020 Murray Bridge 6 October 2020 Mount Gambier (two sessions) 7 October 2020 Berri 13 October 2020 Port Lincoln 14 October 2020 Gawler 19 October 2020 Port Augusta 20 October 2020 Port Pirie 21 October 2020 Wallaroo 26 October 2020 Mawson Lakes (two sessions) 29 October 2020 Marion (two sessions) 2 November 2020 Clare