Schools, Modular Building Manufacturers

In reply to Mr BOYER (Wright) (29 July 2021). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:

The modular buildings were procured by competitive tender or Request for Quote process to the Modular Education Facilities Panel, which was established in September 2019. The panel comprises South Australian and interstate suppliers, and in total there are 15 suppliers on the panel:

ATCO Structures and Logistics

Ausco Modular Pty Ltd

Birubi Australia Pty Ltd

Centina Group Pty

Fleetwood Pty Ltd

Fusco Constructions Pty Ltd

Grove (Aust) Pty Ltd

KL Modular Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd

Modscape Commercial Pty Ltd

Murray River North Pty Ltd

Oneconstruct Pty Ltd

Sarah Construction

Sensum Group Pty Ltd

Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd

Swanbuild Pty Ltd

The overall cost per unit will be dependent on site-specific requirements which can include:

transport costs (ie Greater Adelaide vs rural regions)

nearby existing infrastructure which may result in more challenging cranage operations, relocation of existing services

requirement for demolition of existing infrastructure

local topography; and

state or local heritage listings.

Of the 22 modular buildings built, 20 were manufactured in South Australia. Two buildings were manufactured in Victoria and transported to South Australia to meet urgent timeframes.