Loxton Hospital Complex

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (14:39): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding country hospital safety upgrades. Have the immediate and shovel-ready fire and safety upgrades at the Loxton hospital been completed?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:40): Is that Loxton?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY: Loxton.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: I am pretty sure that's close to 'Luckindale'.

The PRESIDENT: Minister!

The Hon. S.G. WADE: The government is pleased—

The Hon. D.W. Ridgway interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Ridgway! Minister, answer the question.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: —to be investing money in the fire services compliance upgrades which involves fire tanks, pumps and sprinklers at the Loxton hospital. As the honourable member is wanting to remind the house, this is another example of the legacy of neglect that we inherited from the former Labor government. That's why this government, in that project, I am advised, is expending $2.155 million. The honourable member will be very pleased to know that next month, June 2020, the proposed tender will be released, and that project will be delivered by February 2021.