A total of 730 residents passed through since its completion in February this year, costing the government around $330,000 per person. 9News
government says it no longer needs a dedicated quarantine centre, with the multi-million dollar Wellcamp facility to stop operating within days.
The state government had previously denied requests to reveal the costs of the quarantine centre, citing confidentiality of commercial arrangements.The state government bill for the Wellcamp facility has been revealed at over $220 million. However, Deputy Premier Steven Miles said the cost "pales in comparison to other quarantine facilities".
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