Thebarton Police Barracks

In reply to Mr COWDREY (Colton) (29 June 2023). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Treasurer): I have been advised the following:

The government is currently working through the operational and financial impacts of relocating the SAPOL Mounted Operations Unit (MOU).

Moving away from a Parklands site will require the establishment of a CBD staging post for the MOU, which is expected to be located on vacant government-owned land on Wright Street behind the Supreme Court. Costs associated with this facility are not yet finalised.

In relation to the 14 other business units relocating from Thebarton barracks, additional funding has been provided in relation to three leased premises, including for initial security works to reflect the nature of functions moving to the site ($1.7 million) and fit out costs for the relocation of the Diversity and Inclusion Unit ($0.8 million).

Remaining project costs, including ongoing operating costs, are not yet finalised as they are subject to detailed site assessment and investigation, design work, due diligence, and the finalisation of commercial arrangements.