Mr. Watson inquires about the air conditioning system at the Albany Court House, specifically regarding temperature control and associated costs. The Attorney General's response clarifies the system's central control and the process for adjustments.

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Asked
12 June 2013
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Attorney General

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In relation to the operation of the air conditioning at the Albany Court House, I ask: (a) is the temperature setting for the air conditioning able to be adjusted on the premises; (b) if the temperature cannot be changed from on the premises, then where is it changed from, and what is the process that Court House staff must do to change it; (c) if the temperature cannot be changed from on the premises, then why is that the case; and (d) is there any cost involved to change the temperature, and if so what is it?

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Answered
6 August 2013
Responded by
Minister representing the Attorney General
Response time
55 days
(a) Yes. However, the air conditioning system in the Albany Court House is a centrally controlled system that cannot be adjusted by staff.
(b) Building Management and Works (BMW) manages the maintenance of the Albany Justice Complex. When requested by Court staff, BMW would engage a contractor (air conditioning technician) to adjust the air conditioning settings.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) The contractor charges approximately $150 per occasion to attend and make the necessary adjustments to the air conditioning settings.

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