❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the allocation of funds for the historic Boulder United Friendly Society (BUFS) building after its demolition, seeking clarification on the decision-making process and future plans for the site. The Minister's response outlines the continued availability of funding for redevelopment, the reasons for demolition, and the transfer of land ownership to the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder.
AnsweredQoN 5815Legislative Assembly
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(1) With reference to the Minister’s $1.35 million pledge to preserve the façade of the historic Boulder United Friendly Society (BUFS) building in Boulder, what will happen to this funding now the building has been demolished?
(2) Can the Minister provide the expert advice that led to the building being demolished in March; and
(a) if not, why not?
(3) If the integrity of the building was past repair following the earthquake and storm, why was the façade not kept or rebuilt with funding as promised?
(4) Is the Minister aware that many historic buildings in Australia have the facades rebuilt or restored as reminders of our heritage?
(5) What are the plans for the state-owned land?
(2) Can the Minister provide the expert advice that led to the building being demolished in March; and
(a) if not, why not?
(3) If the integrity of the building was past repair following the earthquake and storm, why was the façade not kept or rebuilt with funding as promised?
(4) Is the Minister aware that many historic buildings in Australia have the facades rebuilt or restored as reminders of our heritage?
(5) What are the plans for the state-owned land?
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Answered
8 September 2011
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development
Response time
30 days
(1) The funding is still available within the Royalties for Regions budget and can now be utilised for redevelopment of the site. The release of funding is subject to the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder (City) providing a business plan to the Department of Regional Development and Lands outlining the plan for the site. It is my understanding that the City is currently developing this plan.
(2) Yes, copies of the advice are available on the Department of Finance, Building Management and Works web site at
www.finance.wa.gov.au
(a) Not applicable.
(3) In the interests of public safety and to minimise the ongoing disruption to local business, a decision was made for the total demolition of the building
(4) Yes.
(5) The Government has agreed to transfer the cleared BUFS site in freehold to the City.
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(2) Yes, copies of the advice are available on the Department of Finance, Building Management and Works web site at
www.finance.wa.gov.au
(a) Not applicable.
(3) In the interests of public safety and to minimise the ongoing disruption to local business, a decision was made for the total demolition of the building
(4) Yes.
(5) The Government has agreed to transfer the cleared BUFS site in freehold to the City.
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