❓ Question regarding the state of the heritage-listed Guildford Hotel, focusing on the Minister's actions and alignment with expert advice on its preservation. The answer clarifies the limitations of the Heritage Act and outlines actions taken by the Office of Heritage.
AnsweredQoN 3801Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
In relation to the Guildford Hotel and comments by the owner of the roofless heritage-listed building in
The West Australian
on 13 August 2010 stating that he had kept the Minister updated, and in relation to the Minister’s statement in
The Sunday Times
on 20 December 2009 that he had directed the Heritage Council to help accelerate preservation efforts, I ask:
(a) does the Minister agree with the owner’s statement in
The West Australian
that engineering advice stated that he did not need to roof it for another couple of years;
(b) does the Minister agree with a statement by the Executive Director of the Heritage Council, Graham Gammie, on 27 June 2010 in
The Sunday Times
that a roof should be constructed;
(c) on what dates and at what meetings has the Minister advocated to the owners that the building should be roofed; and
(d) exactly what accelerated efforts has the Minister or his agency undertaken which have achieved measurable preservation of the listed building?
The West Australian
on 13 August 2010 stating that he had kept the Minister updated, and in relation to the Minister’s statement in
The Sunday Times
on 20 December 2009 that he had directed the Heritage Council to help accelerate preservation efforts, I ask:
(a) does the Minister agree with the owner’s statement in
The West Australian
that engineering advice stated that he did not need to roof it for another couple of years;
(b) does the Minister agree with a statement by the Executive Director of the Heritage Council, Graham Gammie, on 27 June 2010 in
The Sunday Times
that a roof should be constructed;
(c) on what dates and at what meetings has the Minister advocated to the owners that the building should be roofed; and
(d) exactly what accelerated efforts has the Minister or his agency undertaken which have achieved measurable preservation of the listed building?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 October 2010
Responded by
Minister for Heritage
Response time
35 days
(a) It is a matter for the owners to determine which engineering advice they accept in dealing with their property.
(b) Yes.
(c) I personally met with the owners on-site on 7 April this year and stated my preference that the Hotel be re-roofed.
(d) It should be noted that the
Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
does not contain any provisions that impose minimum maintenance standards, or enable the Heritage Minister or the Heritage Council to compel an owner of a registered place to undertake works at its direction. It is essential therefore that the Heritage Council works constructively and co-operatively with the owners to ensure that any issues that may delay the repair and redevelopment of the place on heritage grounds are minimised. In this regard, the Office of Heritage processed the City of Swan's development referral for works to make the building safe on 14 January this year within 24 hours of receipt. The Office has provided advice to the owners on other examples of heritage buildings that have been damaged and restored. The Office of Heritage continues to seek to work closely with the owners and their consultants to encourage their progress through the planning process and to resolve heritage issues as this arise.
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(b) Yes.
(c) I personally met with the owners on-site on 7 April this year and stated my preference that the Hotel be re-roofed.
(d) It should be noted that the
Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
does not contain any provisions that impose minimum maintenance standards, or enable the Heritage Minister or the Heritage Council to compel an owner of a registered place to undertake works at its direction. It is essential therefore that the Heritage Council works constructively and co-operatively with the owners to ensure that any issues that may delay the repair and redevelopment of the place on heritage grounds are minimised. In this regard, the Office of Heritage processed the City of Swan's development referral for works to make the building safe on 14 January this year within 24 hours of receipt. The Office has provided advice to the owners on other examples of heritage buildings that have been damaged and restored. The Office of Heritage continues to seek to work closely with the owners and their consultants to encourage their progress through the planning process and to resolve heritage issues as this arise.
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