C.S. Hare Centre

In reply to the Hon. A.L. McLACHLAN (23 February 2016).

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): I am advised:

$14 million investment of the $46 million Northfield development and the recurrent costs are $5.3 million per annum.

The initial design for the stage three health centre and high dependency unit at Yatala Labour Prison involved redeveloping the E Division building, however the complexities associated with those works necessitated that a new build solution was considered more appropriate.

The new build provided a purpose-built solution that better suits the operational requirements from safety, security and clinical perspectives.

However, all contractual arrangements regarding practical completion were met so no additional cost to government.

The projects practical completion was in late 2015 and beds came on line in February 2016.

The program met all time frames following re-scope and the minister opening of the unit was with the time frame of that project.