Legislative Council: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Naracoorte Hospital

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (14:30): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding public health. Have the immediate and shovel-ready sterilisation facilities at Naracoorte Hospital been completed?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:30): I make the point, first of all, that members of the opposition are asking questions that they say relate to public health. These are not public health matters: these are matters about hospital services. If they don't know what public health is, perhaps they should stop using the term. In relation to Naracoorte, the government is proud to be involved in a project for the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) compliance upgrade. I am advised that the budget is $3,115,000. The proposed tender release is July 2020 and the project is scheduled to be completed in June 2021.