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❓ Question on Notice regarding the exhibition space of the old and new Western Australian Museum, including details about the lower basement plans. The answer provides information on the old museum's space but defers details on the new museum pending final design and cost considerations.

AnsweredQoN 2151Legislative Assembly

Asked

11 October 2017

Member

Mr A. Krsticevic

Portfolio

Culture and the Arts

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I refer to the plans for the new Western Australian Museum and ask: (a) how much exhibition space is at the current, city-based museum; (b) how much additional space is planned for the new museum; (c) what was originally planned for the lower basement in the early designs of the new museum; (d) did the original plans for the lower basement include any exhibition space, if so, how much; and (e) if yes to (d), has that exhibition space been relocated elsewhere in the design, or has exhibition space declined from earlier designs?

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Answered

21 November 2017

Responded by

Minister for Culture and the Arts

Response time

11 days

(a) The former WA Museum – Perth site had approximately 2,400 square metres of exhibition space.
(b-e) Final design and cost for the delivery of a world class museum are currently being considered. Details will be made available when this is concluded.

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