❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses vandalism, theft, asbestos concerns, and demolition plans for the Pyrton Site in Eden Hill, with the Minister confirming awareness and outlining planned actions.
AnsweredQoN 3752Legislative Council
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I refer to the Pyrton Site in Eden Hill and ask -
(1) Is the Minister aware of the recent and extensive vandalism and theft of copper pipes and other fittings from some of the former hostel buildings located on the site?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Is it intended that those buildings that are severely damaged as a result of (1), will be pulled down?
(4) If yes to (3), when?
(5) If no to (3), why not?
(6) When was the last time that a site visit was undertaken by an officer of the Department?
(7) Is the Minister or her Department aware of community concerns regarding the level of asbestos scattered around the site?
(8) If yes to (7), what is the Department doing in relation to this?
(9) What is the estimated cost of the damage referred to in (1), including the estimated value of the copper pipes and other fittings stolen from the site?
(1) Is the Minister aware of the recent and extensive vandalism and theft of copper pipes and other fittings from some of the former hostel buildings located on the site?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Is it intended that those buildings that are severely damaged as a result of (1), will be pulled down?
(4) If yes to (3), when?
(5) If no to (3), why not?
(6) When was the last time that a site visit was undertaken by an officer of the Department?
(7) Is the Minister or her Department aware of community concerns regarding the level of asbestos scattered around the site?
(8) If yes to (7), what is the Department doing in relation to this?
(9) What is the estimated cost of the damage referred to in (1), including the estimated value of the copper pipes and other fittings stolen from the site?
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Answered
22 August 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
54 days
1) Yes. 2) Not applicable. 3) Yes. 4) Once the necessary planning approval and clearance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act for this work to proceed are secured. 5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
2) Not applicable. 3) Yes. 4) Once the necessary planning approval and clearance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act for this work to proceed are secured. 5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
3) Yes. 4) Once the necessary planning approval and clearance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act for this work to proceed are secured. 5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
4) Once the necessary planning approval and clearance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act for this work to proceed are secured. 5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
2) Not applicable. 3) Yes. 4) Once the necessary planning approval and clearance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act for this work to proceed are secured. 5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
3) Yes. 4) Once the necessary planning approval and clearance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act for this work to proceed are secured. 5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
4) Once the necessary planning approval and clearance under the Aboriginal Heritage Act for this work to proceed are secured. 5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
5) Not applicable. 6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
6) Departmental officers are generally on site once a week. 7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
7) Yes. 8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
8) Asbestos consultants have removed dangerous asbestos material from the site and have made recommendations on how to manage the removal of the remaining asbestos based building products as part of the future demolition. 9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
9) No cost estimate has been assessed as it is intended to demolish the buildings once the necessary approvals are in place to enable this work to proceed.
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