❓ A parliamentary question regarding the refurbishment of Brownlie Towers, Bentley, specifically focusing on the presence of asbestos, resident awareness, and planned removal procedures. The Minister acknowledges the issue but lacks specific information, promising further inquiry.
AnsweredQoN 923Legislative Council
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I refer to the Government’s refurbishment of and capital works to the residential flats known as Brownlie Towers, Bentley. (1) Will the minister advise of the status of these works? (2) Is the minister aware of the extent of the use of asbestos in the construction of this building? (3) Are the residents aware of the extent of asbestos in the building; and, if so, how and when were they informed? (4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(1) Will the minister advise of the status of these works? (2) Is the minister aware of the extent of the use of asbestos in the construction of this building? (3) Are the residents aware of the extent of asbestos in the building; and, if so, how and when were they informed? (4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(2) Is the minister aware of the extent of the use of asbestos in the construction of this building? (3) Are the residents aware of the extent of asbestos in the building; and, if so, how and when were they informed? (4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(3) Are the residents aware of the extent of asbestos in the building; and, if so, how and when were they informed? (4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(1) Will the minister advise of the status of these works? (2) Is the minister aware of the extent of the use of asbestos in the construction of this building? (3) Are the residents aware of the extent of asbestos in the building; and, if so, how and when were they informed? (4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(2) Is the minister aware of the extent of the use of asbestos in the construction of this building? (3) Are the residents aware of the extent of asbestos in the building; and, if so, how and when were they informed? (4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(3) Are the residents aware of the extent of asbestos in the building; and, if so, how and when were they informed? (4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(4) Is it intended to remove this asbestos while residents are in occupation; and, if not, what alternative accommodation has been arranged? (5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(5) When were the current residents advised of their need to vacate the building while the removal of asbestos is carried out? (6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
(6) Does the minister support the cladding of the outside of this building using James Hardie building materials? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
I thank the honourable member for raising the issue. Brownlie Towers is being refurbished. I am not aware of the specific points that the member has made on the use and removal of asbestos. I will cause an inquiry to be made and will provide the honourable member with a fuller answer when I have been advised of the circumstances.
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