❓ The Minister for Heritage responded to concerns about heritage exemptions under the Building Act 2011, specifically regarding doorways, windows, and other attributes. The response details collaborative efforts between multiple agencies to address the issue.
AnsweredQoN 8285Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the stipulations within the
Building Act 2011
, what representations has the Minister made, or received, regarding heritage exemptions to enable different-sized heritage doorways, windows, openings and other heritage attributes to be retained in restoration projects in Western Australia?
Building Act 2011
, what representations has the Minister made, or received, regarding heritage exemptions to enable different-sized heritage doorways, windows, openings and other heritage attributes to be retained in restoration projects in Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 September 2012
Responded by
Minister for Heritage
Response time
35 days
I have received a representation from an architect who is the project architect and a partner in the adaptive re-use and development of a heritage-listed building in Perth. I note the letter was addressed to both the Minister for Commerce and myself, and it was copied to others, including the Member for Perth.
In response to the correspondent's invitation, I visited the premises to discuss his concerns and see the building works for myself. I subsequently wrote to the Minister for Commerce and the Minister for Disability Services to enlist their help through their agencies to consider options and develop ways in which the processes for providing buildings that are safe and accessible to everyone can be tailored to the needs of heritage buildings.
I am pleased to advise that my colleagues have supported this initiative and, as a consequence, the Building Commission, the State Heritage Office and the Disability Services Commission have committed to working together to address this issue in consultation with permit authorities and industry stakeholders.
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In response to the correspondent's invitation, I visited the premises to discuss his concerns and see the building works for myself. I subsequently wrote to the Minister for Commerce and the Minister for Disability Services to enlist their help through their agencies to consider options and develop ways in which the processes for providing buildings that are safe and accessible to everyone can be tailored to the needs of heritage buildings.
I am pleased to advise that my colleagues have supported this initiative and, as a consequence, the Building Commission, the State Heritage Office and the Disability Services Commission have committed to working together to address this issue in consultation with permit authorities and industry stakeholders.
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