❓ Question on Notice regarding the sale of the East Perth Power Station site, specifically inquiring about potential buyers, valuation, and the decision-making process behind the sale. The government acknowledges interest but cites commercial sensitivity in withholding specific details.
AnsweredQoN 1751Legislative Council
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I refer to the Premier's media statement of 25 September 2014, and the plan to sell the East Perth Power Station site, and I ask: (a) since 2008, has the Government been approached by a potential buyer, or buyers, to register their interest or propose to purchase the site; (b) if yes to (a), who are the interested buyers; (c) if yes to (a), when was the first, or initial contact made to the Government; (d) if yes to (a), has the Government met with any interested buyers, and if so, who was present at those meetings; (e) when was the last time the site has been valued; (f) what is the current valuation; and (g) when did the Government decide it would sell the site?
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Answered
26 November 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
42 days
a)
Yes
(b - d)
Since 2008 the East Perth Power Station has attracted unsolicited interest from the private sector.
This interest is expressed in a commercially sensitive environment.
(e)
July 2013
(f)
This information is commercial-in-confidence, in the interests of achieving the best return for the State.
(g)
Premier Colin Barnett announced on 25 September 2014 that the East Perth Power Station would be offered for sale by the State Government among a suite of 20 key land assets.
In accordance with Section 82 of the
Financial Management Act 2006
notification will be provided to the Auditor General.
Yes
(b - d)
Since 2008 the East Perth Power Station has attracted unsolicited interest from the private sector.
This interest is expressed in a commercially sensitive environment.
(e)
July 2013
(f)
This information is commercial-in-confidence, in the interests of achieving the best return for the State.
(g)
Premier Colin Barnett announced on 25 September 2014 that the East Perth Power Station would be offered for sale by the State Government among a suite of 20 key land assets.
In accordance with Section 82 of the
Financial Management Act 2006
notification will be provided to the Auditor General.
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