Dr. Brad Pettitt asks the Minister for Housing about the completion, occupancy, and costs associated with the 10-12 Smith Street, Northbridge apartment building. The Minister provides details on completion stages, occupancy rates, commissioning processes, and total project costs.

AnsweredQoN 336Legislative Council
Asked
18 April 2024
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HOUSING — 10–12
SMITH STREET, NORTHBRIDGE
336. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the minister representing the
Minister for Housing:
I refer to
properties at 10–12 Smith Street, Northbridge.
(1) When was the
building completed?
(2) When did the
first tenant move in?
(3) How many
apartments are there in total?
(4) How many apartments
are currently occupied?
(5) What are the
reasons for the delay in filling all apartments and when will they be resolved?
(6) What has been
the total cost of the project to date?

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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following response has been provided by the
Minister for Housing.
(1)–(2) The
building is being occupied in stages as apartments are completed and
commissioned. The first apartments were completed in February 2024 and offers
were subsequently made to applicants on the waitlist.
The first tenant's lease commenced in early March 2024. The Department
of Communities tenants properties as soon as possible after ensuring
they are clean, safe and in working order once construction is finalised.
(3)–(5) Nine
apartments are currently occupied and a further 14 apartments will be let as
they are completed. The member may not be aware that a number of processes are
required to commission apartments. These processes occur during the building handover
and include rectification of any defects and essential fire, safety and
compliance inspections, which are required before a further property can be
allocated.
(6) As at 31
March 2024, a total of $8 771 096.58.

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