Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2018-12-04 Daily Xml

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Women's and Children's Hospital

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (14:45): Yes, I do. Does the minister have an idea of what will become of the old Women and Children's Hospital site?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:45): It's a very interesting question, because the Labor Party thought it could be a good site for a children's hospital for an indeterminate period and an indeterminate cost, but I can assure you that we will be abandoning that site in terms of a children's hospital.

My understanding, in terms of government land, is that once the health department doesn't have any ongoing use for it, it will be put in the hands, I think, of Renewal SA for a whole-of-government approach. The task force is fundamentally about finding the best new location for the Women's and Children's Hospital, developing specifications and costings. As my recollection, it is not part of their remit to talk about future use. If I'm mistaken on that I will let you know.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Pangallo, a further supplementary?