❓ Question regarding the purchase and modification of a property in Swan View by the Department of Child Protection for use as a residence for children/young people. The response details costs, modifications, staffing, and community consultation efforts.
AnsweredQoN 2246Legislative Assembly
Asked
24 February 2010
Member
Portfolio
Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women's Interests
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the purchase of 13 National Park Road, Swan View by the Minister’s Department, and ask:
(a) when was the property purchased;
(b) what was the cost of purchase;
(c) what modifications have been made to the property;
(d) were any approvals sought for any building modifications;
(e) if yes to (d), what approvals were sought;
(f) if no to (d), why not;
(g) what are the details of any government monies expended on the property;
(h) how many people will be occupying the house at any one time;
(i) how many supervisory staff will be allocated to the house and at what times;
(j) what community consultation has taken place and on what dates did it take place;
(k) is any further community consultation planned; and
(i) if so, when and what form will it take; and
(l) will the Minister please table any correspondence between herself or her Department and the Shire of Mundaring with regard to this matter?
(a) when was the property purchased;
(b) what was the cost of purchase;
(c) what modifications have been made to the property;
(d) were any approvals sought for any building modifications;
(e) if yes to (d), what approvals were sought;
(f) if no to (d), why not;
(g) what are the details of any government monies expended on the property;
(h) how many people will be occupying the house at any one time;
(i) how many supervisory staff will be allocated to the house and at what times;
(j) what community consultation has taken place and on what dates did it take place;
(k) is any further community consultation planned; and
(i) if so, when and what form will it take; and
(l) will the Minister please table any correspondence between herself or her Department and the Shire of Mundaring with regard to this matter?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
8 March 2010
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women's Interests
Response time
12 days
(a) 9 October 2009.
(b)$740 000.
(c) Internal modifications to provide direct access from the main house area to a connected flat.
(d) No.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) The contracted architect advised that no building approval was required for the scope of work completed. There is no change to the 'footprint' of the house.
(g) Modifications: $24 000 and Upgrades $10 000 (i.e. electrical/fittings/landscaping).
(h) Up to four children/young people.
(i) The house will be operated on a rostered staff model with two staff on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and will be supported by a unit manager, a case coordinator, an education officer and a psychologist.
(j) An email was sent to the local member of Parliament on 18 January 2010 informing her of the Department's purchase of the property and intended use.
A "letter drop" informing local residents of the Department's purchase and providing a contact name and number should they require further information.
A neighbour subsequently made contact and requested that the Department complete a clean up of the site. This was followed up and completed.
(k) Further consultation/information will be provided in response to community requests.
(i) In response to requests. Either individually (one-on-one) or with local community representative groups.
(l) There has been no correspondence with the Shire of Mundaring in regard to this matter.
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(b)$740 000.
(c) Internal modifications to provide direct access from the main house area to a connected flat.
(d) No.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) The contracted architect advised that no building approval was required for the scope of work completed. There is no change to the 'footprint' of the house.
(g) Modifications: $24 000 and Upgrades $10 000 (i.e. electrical/fittings/landscaping).
(h) Up to four children/young people.
(i) The house will be operated on a rostered staff model with two staff on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and will be supported by a unit manager, a case coordinator, an education officer and a psychologist.
(j) An email was sent to the local member of Parliament on 18 January 2010 informing her of the Department's purchase of the property and intended use.
A "letter drop" informing local residents of the Department's purchase and providing a contact name and number should they require further information.
A neighbour subsequently made contact and requested that the Department complete a clean up of the site. This was followed up and completed.
(k) Further consultation/information will be provided in response to community requests.
(i) In response to requests. Either individually (one-on-one) or with local community representative groups.
(l) There has been no correspondence with the Shire of Mundaring in regard to this matter.
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