❓ Hon Dr Steve Thomas raises concerns about building issues at a property in Warner Glen, and the Minister confirms the Building Commission is aware and has taken action, including referral to the State Administrative Tribunal and ongoing investigation.
AnsweredQoN 2104Legislative Council
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I refer to building issues at Lot 10 (213) Patmore Road, Warner Glen 6168, and I ask: (a) has the Building Commission been made aware of complaints about the construction of buildings at this address; and (b) if yes to (a): (i) what actions has the Building Commission taken in relation to the matter; (ii) has the Building Commission assessed the standard of work at this address; (iii) if yes to (ii), what was the result of that assessment; (iv) does the Building Commission consider that the construction at this address meets all standards and compliances required, including those of both local and state government; (v) if no to (iv), what shortfalls has the Building Commission identified; (vi) in reference to (v), what actions will the Building Commission take to ensure the problems are rectified; (vii) has the Building Commission seen or considered the report on the property from consultant and Chartered Building Professional, Mr Graham Teede; (viii) if yes to (vii), what action has been the result of receiving that report; and (ix) if no to (vii), will the Building Commission examine the report if provided?
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Answered
17 September 2024
Responded by
Minister for Commerce
Response time
9 days
(a) Yes. I note that I also received a letter regarding this matter on 2 September 2024.
(b)(i) A building service complaint about works at 213 Patmore Road, Warner Glen was referred by the Building Commissioner’s delegate to the State Administrative Tribunal under section 11(1)(d) of the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 (WA) on 4 September 2023.
(ii) – (ix) A disciplinary complaint concerning the same works and the conduct of the registered builder is under investigation by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Building and Energy Division.
The building service complaint was referred to the State Administrative Tribunal on 4 September 2023 and is a matter for the Tribunal to consider. The disciplinary complaint remains under investigation by the Building Commissioner and no further comments can be made at this stage.
(b)(i) A building service complaint about works at 213 Patmore Road, Warner Glen was referred by the Building Commissioner’s delegate to the State Administrative Tribunal under section 11(1)(d) of the Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011 (WA) on 4 September 2023.
(ii) – (ix) A disciplinary complaint concerning the same works and the conduct of the registered builder is under investigation by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Building and Energy Division.
The building service complaint was referred to the State Administrative Tribunal on 4 September 2023 and is a matter for the Tribunal to consider. The disciplinary complaint remains under investigation by the Building Commissioner and no further comments can be made at this stage.
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