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Consultants and Contractors
In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (25 June 2025). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised that for the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service:
The estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2025-26 is $1,795,000.
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 2025-26.
| Consultancies | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost |
| AGON Environmental | PFAS Contamination testing (*) | $25,000 |
| Australian Environmental Auditors | Site Contamination testing (PFAS) (*) | $15,000 |
| Babcock | Asset Management and Maintenance | $65,000 |
| GHD Pty Ltd | PFAS Contamination testing (*) | $1,000,000 |
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 2025-26.
| Contractors | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost |
| Babcock | Asset management & maintenance, HSW support & performance monitoring | $600,000 |
| GHD | PFAS Contamination testing (PFAS) (*) | $90,000 |
(*) Please note that PFAS related expenditure is funded through a joint budget measure between MFS and CFS.