GlobeLink

In reply to the Hon. J.E. HANSON (20 September 2018).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government has provided the following advice:

The state government has announced that KPMG are the lead consultant in preparing a master plan and business case for GlobeLink.

This selection followed a competitive open tender process undertaken by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, which was initiated within 100 days of the start of the Marshall government, thereby meeting its commitment.

KPMG will project manage the study, and will appoint other consultants and/or contractors to assist in this process.

The study will initially undertake stages 1 and 2 of a four-stage process. Stage 1 involves problem and opportunity identification and assessment, and stage 2 involves option development, assessment and shortlisting.

Stages 1 and 2 are required to be completed within nine months of contract execution.

The process for stages 3 and 4, which involve the preparation of the master plan and business case, will be designed subject to the findings of stages 1 and 2.