❓ Hon Michael Mischin asks about the preservation of the Merredin Railway Water Tank with the 'Kalgoorlie Bitter' advertisement. The government, via the PTA, is working with the Shire of Merredin to consider options, including retention or replacement with a similar interpretation.
AnsweredQoN 2687Legislative Council
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(1) I refer to the Merredin Railway Water Tank, bearing the advertisement "Kalgoorlie Bitter", and ask: (a) what steps are being taken to preserve and retain the tank or ensure its replacement with a suitable representation ; and (b) what contribution is the Government prepared to make towards the cost of preserving or replacing the tank ? (2) If the Government is not prepared to make any financial or other contribution towards preserving or replacing this item of local heritage, why not?
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Answered
5 December 2019
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Heritage
Response time
10 days
(1-2) The Public Transport Authority (PTA), the owner of the Water Tank, is working with the Shire of Merredin in respect of the Water Tank.
A number of alternatives are currently being considered, including retaining the tower in situ. The Heritage Council has advised the PTA that if this is not possible, an interpretation to the same size, scale and location with the ‘Kalgoorlie Bitter’ signwriting is required.
A number of alternatives are currently being considered, including retaining the tower in situ. The Heritage Council has advised the PTA that if this is not possible, an interpretation to the same size, scale and location with the ‘Kalgoorlie Bitter’ signwriting is required.
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