❓ Hon. Louise Kingston questions the Premier regarding the use of jarrah shingles on the Government House security hut, raising concerns about durability and the impact of timber industry closures on heritage building maintenance. The Premier's response clarifies the shingle sourcing and maintenance program.
AnsweredQoN 1317Legislative Council
Asked
24 October 2024
Member
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier
QuestionView source ↗
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
SECURITY OFFICE — ROOF SHINGLES
1317. Hon LOUISE KINGSTON to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I
refer to my question without notice 1243 asked on 17 October 2024 regarding the
replacement of the jarrah shingles on the security hut. I have been
advised by industry experts that the recommended native timber species suitable for shingles for heritage buildings in WA is
she-oak because unless correctly cut jarrah will cup and deteriorate unless oiled constantly and maintained. The only supplier of she-oak shingles has
closed as a result of the government's closure of the timber industry.
(1) Can the
Premier confirm that the same recycled jarrah sourced from the family-owned
business in Gidgegannup is being used in the current replacement of the
shingles?
(2) Has the
Premier been advised that unless the jarrah currently being installed is
properly treated, the roof of the security hut will need replacing again next
year?
(3) What measures
are being taken to assess the impact on heritage building maintenance
throughout Western Australia following the closure of the business supplying
she-oak shingles?
(4) How will the
government ensure the longevity and quality of materials used in public
restoration projects of heritage buildings, especially in light of the
challenges faced with the jarrah shingles currently used?
SECURITY OFFICE — ROOF SHINGLES
1317. Hon LOUISE KINGSTON to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I
refer to my question without notice 1243 asked on 17 October 2024 regarding the
replacement of the jarrah shingles on the security hut. I have been
advised by industry experts that the recommended native timber species suitable for shingles for heritage buildings in WA is
she-oak because unless correctly cut jarrah will cup and deteriorate unless oiled constantly and maintained. The only supplier of she-oak shingles has
closed as a result of the government's closure of the timber industry.
(1) Can the
Premier confirm that the same recycled jarrah sourced from the family-owned
business in Gidgegannup is being used in the current replacement of the
shingles?
(2) Has the
Premier been advised that unless the jarrah currently being installed is
properly treated, the roof of the security hut will need replacing again next
year?
(3) What measures
are being taken to assess the impact on heritage building maintenance
throughout Western Australia following the closure of the business supplying
she-oak shingles?
(4) How will the
government ensure the longevity and quality of materials used in public
restoration projects of heritage buildings, especially in light of the
challenges faced with the jarrah shingles currently used?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) Government
House advises that the singles installed on the Government House security hut
12 months ago were she-oak, supplied by a small family business in Gidgegannup.
The replacement jarrah shingles have been sourced through the same business and
will be supplied, installed and sealed at no cost to Government House under
warranty.
The jarrah is upcycled and sourced
from local demolition sites around Perth and surrounding areas before being
dried and machined. Like any external timber, these shingles will be resealed
as part of a regular maintenance program to ensure longevity.
(3)–(4) Government assets
are maintained in accordance with the strategic asset management framework.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) Government
House advises that the singles installed on the Government House security hut
12 months ago were she-oak, supplied by a small family business in Gidgegannup.
The replacement jarrah shingles have been sourced through the same business and
will be supplied, installed and sealed at no cost to Government House under
warranty.
The jarrah is upcycled and sourced
from local demolition sites around Perth and surrounding areas before being
dried and machined. Like any external timber, these shingles will be resealed
as part of a regular maintenance program to ensure longevity.
(3)–(4) Government assets
are maintained in accordance with the strategic asset management framework.
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