House of Assembly: Tuesday, September 06, 2022

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Emergency Services

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) ((22 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS (Cheltenham—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services): I have been advised that for the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Sector (ESS) which includes South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), South Australian State Emergency Services (SES) and South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS), for the 2022-23 financial year:

SAFECOM's estimated cost for consultants and contractors is $889,500. SES's estimated cost for consultants and contractors is $178,000.

CFS' estimated total cost for consultants and contractors is $604,000.

MFS' estimated cost for consultants and contractors in 2022-23 is $1,352,000.

The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2022-23.

MFS

Consultancies Method of Appointment Purpose Total Estimated Cost
GHD P/L Contract To undertake environmental monitoring, and investigation to confirm if there are any PFAS related environmental impacts $140,000
IFB Investigations Direct engagement Investigations of allegations $72,000


The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2022-23.

MFS

Contractors Method of Appointment Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Babcock P/L Contract Engineering support services $900,000
MWAH Contract Diversity and Inclusion consultation $160,000
NGS Global Direct engagement Capability and Development assessment $80,000


SAFECOM

Contractors Method of Appointment Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Netstar Au Contract Automatic Vehicle Location $154,500