Premier
(1) (a) When is the deadline for this restructuring to be completed and (b) how much money is projected to be saved due to increased efficiency in government structuring in the first five years after the refresh is completed;
(2) whether a feasibility study has been conducted to ensure the refresh does not have unintended negative consequences for effective governance; if so, (a) who was responsible for this study and (b) what were the findings?
[1] [a] The creation of the departments of Infrastructure and Mobility will be completed in time for their full functionality by 01 April 2023.
[b] Potential savings as a result of Refresh have not yet been quantified given that the current Refresh initiatives will be completed over multiple phases.
[2] No feasibility study was conducted. The Department of the Premier will however lead a multi-departmental Refresh Implementation Team that will ensure that effective governance is not compromised in the process of implementing all Refresh initiatives.
