Public Works Committee: Rebuilt Gawler Ambulance Station

Adjourned debate on motion of Mr Brown:

That the 86^th report of the committee, entitled Rebuilt Gawler Ambulance Station, be noted.

(Continued from 29 August 2024.)

Mr BROWN (Florey) (11:53): As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by the bell last time, a range of detailed initiatives are in place to maximise sustainability outcomes throughout this project's life span, considering indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, monitoring, transport, water use, materials and emissions. An independent advocate consultant will be engaged to assist in the successful delivery of these aspirations for the project.

There are no local heritage places or items located on the site, and SA Health confirms that any significant trees within the development zone will be protected in accordance with legislative requirements. The Register of Aboriginal Sites and Objects determined there is no record of Aboriginal sites in the proposed works location.

SA Health will engage in ongoing consultation with stakeholders and the community throughout the construction process and into service readiness. Throughout the implementation of the project, SAAS and the SA Health media and communications unit will manage required external communications, media inquiries and press releases. The community will be further informed via targeted letter drops and a dedicated information session. The project teams have also undertaken expert reviews with various units and agencies within SA Health and SAAS, including work health and safety, infection control, hygiene advisers and industrial bodies.

The committee has examined written and oral evidence in relation to the rebuilt Gawler Ambulance Station. Witnesses who appeared before the committee were: Melissa Nozza, Director, Capital Projects, Infrastructure, Department for Health and Wellbeing; Francesca Hughes, Senior Project Manager, Across Government Services, Department for Infrastructure and Transport; Rob Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, South Australian Ambulance Service; Rob Tolson, Executive Director, South Australian Ambulance Service; and Peter Tynan, Director, Greenway Architects. I thank the witnesses for their time. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the member for Light, who provided a statement to the committee regarding his support for this project in his electorate.

Based upon evidence considered, and pursuant to section 12C of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991, the Public Works Committee reports to parliament that it recommends the proposed public work.

Motion carried.