❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the deterioration of Kununurra Primary School buildings, inquiring about safety, budget allocation for replacement, and timelines for new construction. The Minister acknowledges wear but denies excessive deterioration or immediate safety risks, deferring replacement plans pending further assessment and budget considerations.
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The Kununurra Primary School buildings are nearly 40 years old and consist of a demountable building that has been placed on top of concrete stands. There is an apparent lack of safety glass and it appears that the concrete is sagging in several places. (1) Is the minister aware of the standard of deterioration of the high-rise construction at the Kununurra Primary School? (2) If so, and given the age and deteriorating condition of these buildings, has the replacement of this construction been included in the budget? (3) If not, when is it proposed that a new building will be constructed? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(1) Is the minister aware of the standard of deterioration of the high-rise construction at the Kununurra Primary School? (2) If so, and given the age and deteriorating condition of these buildings, has the replacement of this construction been included in the budget? (3) If not, when is it proposed that a new building will be constructed? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(2) If so, and given the age and deteriorating condition of these buildings, has the replacement of this construction been included in the budget? (3) If not, when is it proposed that a new building will be constructed? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(3) If not, when is it proposed that a new building will be constructed? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing.
(3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(1) Is the minister aware of the standard of deterioration of the high-rise construction at the Kununurra Primary School? (2) If so, and given the age and deteriorating condition of these buildings, has the replacement of this construction been included in the budget? (3) If not, when is it proposed that a new building will be constructed? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(2) If so, and given the age and deteriorating condition of these buildings, has the replacement of this construction been included in the budget? (3) If not, when is it proposed that a new building will be constructed? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(3) If not, when is it proposed that a new building will be constructed? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
The Minister for Education has provided the following response - (1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
(1) Due to the age of the buildings, there are signs of wear. However, the wear is not considered to be excessive and is in a retrievable state. There is no evidence of any safety risk. A building condition assessment report that is due to be completed in mid 2003 will provide a basis for future maintenance programs for these buildings. Recent inspections have not revealed any sagging of the concrete. This will be further investigated to ensure that sagging has not occurred. The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing. (2) Funding for the replacement of these buildings has not been considered at this stage. (3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
The Department of Education and Training is required to meet the glazing standard of the Building Code of Australia when buildings are constructed. The current standard does not require the replacement of existing glazing.
(3) It is not possible to determine when funding will become available and it will be considered in context of future assessments of the condition of the buildings in relation to the need to replace other departmental buildings across the State.
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