The Department of Finance is coordinating the new Problem and Opportunity Statements (POS) aimed at driving investment and supporting jobs to set up the State for a strong recovery from the current coronavirus pandemic.
The initiative under the Market-led Proposals (MLP) policy, allows the provision of focused opportunities for industry to respond with innovative solutions that stimulate the economy.
The Department will be issuing a series of Problem and Opportunity Statements over the coming weeks that cover a range of issues across various sectors, including health, culture and arts, tourism and the environment.
Premier, Mark McGowan said the first POS related to industry, calling for innovative solutions for the future of the current Landgate building in Midland (pictured) and accommodation options for the public sector in the Midland area.
“The Landgate building, which reverts to Government ownership in March 2021, exceeds Landgate’s accommodation requirements and presents a range of opportunities to better utilise the asset,” Mr McGowan said.
“The Government is calling for private sector offers to provide alternative accommodation options for Landgate in Midland, or acquire the Landgate building for consideration.”
He said the Government was committed to retaining a public sector presence in Midland.
“Problem and Opportunity Statements and Market-led Proposals streamline processes to bring Government and industry together more quickly and efficiently with innovative proposals to stimulate the economy,” the Premier said.
“It is vital that the Government is able to harness good ideas and promote private sector investment.”
Proposals for the Landgate opportunity are invited until 11 September with details at this PS News link.
