House of Assembly: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (3 July 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water): I have been advised that for the Environment Protection Authority:

The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2023-24 is between $2.0m and $2.5m.

The following is a summary of external consultants that have already been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2023-24.

Consultancies Purpose Total Estimated Cost
James Cook University Expert witness in EPA case against Licencee- Direct negotiation $40,000


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 2023-24.

Contractors Purpose Total Estimated Cost
Bluesphere Environmental Christmas Cove site contamination assessment works – request for quote $125,000
Senversa Melrose Park site contamination assessment works – request for quote $30,000
Aecom Australia Somerton Park site contamination assessment works – request for quote $25,000
Emotous Pty Ltd Leadership training – request for quote $11,000
Open Office Pty Ltd Licencing system enhancements – direct negotiation $45,000
Cleanaway Pty Ltd Analysis of contents of waste barrels to inform best disposal pathway – direct negotiation Up to $240,000
Spencer Gulf Security Services Lincoln Gap Tyre fire – Security guard – request for quote $80,000