❓ A parliamentary question regarding the WA government's plan to consolidate office accommodation, seeking details on current and future space, staff numbers, and rental costs. The answer provides some details but notes that full cost projections are not yet available.
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OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
I refer to the Premier’s statement that the government will save $25 million by consolidating government accommodation into a smaller number of new buildings. (1) How many square metres are currently occupied by the government in or near the central business district and by how many staff? (2) How many square metres will be occupied after consolidation and by how many staff? (3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON
I refer to the Premier’s statement that the government will save $25 million by consolidating government accommodation into a smaller number of new buildings. (1) How many square metres are currently occupied by the government in or near the central business district and by how many staff? (2) How many square metres will be occupied after consolidation and by how many staff? (3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(1) How many square metres are currently occupied by the government in or near the central business district and by how many staff? (2) How many square metres will be occupied after consolidation and by how many staff? (3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(2) How many square metres will be occupied after consolidation and by how many staff? (3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(1) How many square metres are currently occupied by the government in or near the central business district and by how many staff? (2) How many square metres will be occupied after consolidation and by how many staff? (3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(2) How many square metres will be occupied after consolidation and by how many staff? (3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(3) What is the net rent being paid in total at present? (4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(4) What will the total net rent or amortised cost of capital be after consolidation? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Treasurer has provided the following answer — The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
The new master planning approach to the planning and procurement of future state government office space has the potential to save between $20 million and $25 million a year by 2015. Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. The follow response is based on current Department of Treasury and Finance planning — (1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(1) General government sector agencies now occupy approximately 358 500 square metres of office accommodation in the Perth central business district and CBD fringes—East Perth and West Perth—spread across 10 government-owned buildings and 148 leases in 86 privately owned buildings. At the current government office accommodation portfolio average occupancy density of around 19 square metres per person, an estimated 19 000 public servants are accommodated in these buildings. (2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(2) Under the new master plan approach it is proposed to relocate around 15 to 20 per cent—that is, 60 000 to 80 000 square metres—of existing CBD and CBD-fringe government office accommodation to metropolitan activity centres by 2015. Some 280 000 to 300 000 square metres of government office accommodation will remain in the CBD and the CBD fringe following decentralisation. Following decentralisation, remaining office accommodation will be aggregated and consolidated into 15 to 20 leased or government-owned buildings by 2015. Around 100 000 square metres of this consolidated accommodation will be fitted out at 15 square metres per person; hence, if the full 80 000 square metres is decentralised, following consolidation, an estimated 16 000 public servants will be accommodated in the CBD and CBD fringe. (3) The total net rent being paid for the 204 155 square metres of privately leased office accommodation in the CBD and CBD fringe is $76 474 578 per annum. (4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
(4) Considerable planning is still required to fully implement all aspects of the five-year plan. It is not possible at this stage to determine the total net rent or amortised cost of capital after consolidation.
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