The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has launched a new facilities management model designed to optimise the management of critical government assets like hospitals, schools and prisons.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Corey Wingard said that from 1 December this year the new Across Government Facilities Management Arrangements (AGFMA) would replace the current facilities management model, which had become outdated since it was introduced in the 1990s.
“It will deliver better maintenance and repair services for Government assets, safer facilities and better coordinated services while delivering the same strong work opportunities for local contractors, including in regional areas,” Mr Wingard said.
He said DIT ran a competitive tender process over the past 12 months, resulting in the appointment of Ventia Pty Ltd, a global company with an established track record of working in South Australia, including with local contractors.
“Ventia is a large and proven facilities management company that provides services throughout regional and metropolitan South Australia and already works with more than 3,000 South Australian contractors and employees,” Mr Wingard said.
“The new arrangements will make it easier to quote for jobs, with less paperwork and contractors will be able to plan further ahead,” he said.
The Minister said that until the new arrangements started, services would continue to be coordinated by existing providers Spotless and DIT.
“The State Government acknowledges the valued contribution over many years of its facilities services staff, and of the Spotless team, in providing services under the existing model,” Mr Wingard said.
He said DIT would work closely with its staff, Spotless, Ventia, contractors and Government Agencies to ensure a smooth transition to the new arrangements with no disruption to services.
