Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

(1) The new accommodation required at the Pontville Immigration Detention Centre (PVIDC) will be through a combination of rental agreements and procurement.

(2) Buildings that are procured will be placed on the Department's asset register. Rental agreements are in place or are currently being finalised for the hire of a number of other structures.

(3) The Department has entered into a rental agreement with a Hobart based prefabricated building company for the hire of transportable buildings. The term for the rental agreement is 6 months with an option to extend, if required, at the Department's sole discretion.

As at 21 July 2011, the cost for the rental of the transportable buildings is $1,118,525.00 GST inclusive per month. This cost will increase when rental agreements are finalised for the hire of a number of other structures.