Denmark Agricultural School - Requesting the retention of the buildings which have housed the school since the 1940's

Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 23 May 2000general_report

The WA Parliamentary Constitutional Affairs Committee investigated a petition to retain the Denmark Agricultural School buildings (built in the 1940s) and repurpose them as a 'Centre for the 21st Century'. The Committee conducted site visits, held hearings, and reviewed submissions. They recommended a moratorium on demolition to allow the Ag School 2000 Committee to negotiate long-term financial viability with the Denmark Shire Council.

Impact

The decision affects the Denmark community, the Education Department, the Denmark Shire Council, and groups interested in using the buildings for education, conferences, or accommodation.

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