House of Assembly
Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
55
1
Parliament of South Australia
House of Assembly
published
Estimates Replies
Emergency Services
Emergency Services
In reply to Mr WHETSTONE
House of Assembly
Chaffey
Emergency Services
In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) ((22 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS
House of Assembly
Cheltenham
Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services
Emergency Services
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 |