❓ Hon. Tjorn Sibma questions the Minister for Housing and Works regarding the abandoned consolidation of the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration staff at 80 Francis Street, Northbridge, including costs, timelines, and future plans. The Minister refers to a previous question and states the department continues to work on future needs.
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Urban Flux—Office location48.Hon Tjorn Sibmato
theparliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Housing and Works:I refer to the
abandonment of plans to consolidate the Department of Mines, Petroleum and
Exploration staff at 80 Francis Street, Northbridge.(1) How much has the government spent on this
project, including consultant costs, so far?(2) When was it clear to the minister's officials
that their plans could not proceed and when was this decision formalised?(3) When was the minister advised of the above?(4) What is the future of the staff consolidation
process? When and where will the construction of an appropriate building
commence?
theparliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Housing and Works:I refer to the
abandonment of plans to consolidate the Department of Mines, Petroleum and
Exploration staff at 80 Francis Street, Northbridge.(1) How much has the government spent on this
project, including consultant costs, so far?(2) When was it clear to the minister's officials
that their plans could not proceed and when was this decision formalised?(3) When was the minister advised of the above?(4) What is the future of the staff consolidation
process? When and where will the construction of an appropriate building
commence?
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25 February 2026
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Hon Dr Katrina Stratton replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following on
behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.(1)–(3) Please
refer to Legislative Council question without notice 3.(4) The Department of Housing and Works supports
government agencies with their office accommodation requirements and continues
to work on future needs.
Urban Flux—Office location
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following on
behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works.(1)–(3) Please
refer to Legislative Council question without notice 3.(4) The Department of Housing and Works supports
government agencies with their office accommodation requirements and continues
to work on future needs.
Urban Flux—Office location
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