❓ Hon Simon O’Brien questions the government's intention to excise land from Wireless Hill Park, focusing on heritage assessments, redevelopment plans, and conservation efforts. The government delays answering, citing time constraints and cross-portfolio issues.
AnsweredQoN 1073Legislative Council
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In relation to the intention by the Government to excise some 6 091 square metres of land and the heritage buildings thereon from Wireless Hill Park - (1) Had a comprehensive assessment of the heritage value of the group of four houses, including the access road, been completed prior to the publication in The West Australian on 16 June 2003 of the notice of intention to excise the area? (2) Is it the Government’s intention that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur if and when the land is excised from the reserve? (3) If so, how will the Government ensure that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur? (4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(1) Had a comprehensive assessment of the heritage value of the group of four houses, including the access road, been completed prior to the publication in The West Australian on 16 June 2003 of the notice of intention to excise the area? (2) Is it the Government’s intention that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur if and when the land is excised from the reserve? (3) If so, how will the Government ensure that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur? (4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(2) Is it the Government’s intention that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur if and when the land is excised from the reserve? (3) If so, how will the Government ensure that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur? (4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(3) If so, how will the Government ensure that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur? (4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
The PRESIDENT: Order!
(1) Had a comprehensive assessment of the heritage value of the group of four houses, including the access road, been completed prior to the publication in The West Australian on 16 June 2003 of the notice of intention to excise the area? (2) Is it the Government’s intention that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur if and when the land is excised from the reserve? (3) If so, how will the Government ensure that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur? (4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(2) Is it the Government’s intention that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur if and when the land is excised from the reserve? (3) If so, how will the Government ensure that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur? (4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(3) If so, how will the Government ensure that subdivision and/or redevelopment of the blocks upon which the buildings are situated will not occur? (4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(4) Is there any substance to the claims attributed to the member for Alfred Cove that the site could be redeveloped with high-rise, Raffles redevelopment-style buildings? (5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(5) Will the Government ensure that a conservation plan is prepared prior to any decisions being made regarding the future of the Hickey Street houses? (6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
(6) If not, why not? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
This question cuts across at least two portfolios, and I suggest that parliamentary secretary Hon Ken Travers answer it. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon KEN TRAVERS: Providing information in the time required is not possible, and I request that the member place the question on notice. Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon Barry House: Everyone else has come back to work except the Government. Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon KEN TRAVERS: Do not try it on! The PRESIDENT: Order!
The PRESIDENT: Order!
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