❓ Question regarding burial sites at the Perth Girls School site and their impact on disposal efforts. Answer details LandCorp's management of the disposal, GPR testing, and potential excision of land for heritage purposes.
AnsweredQoN 4204Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the heritage-listed Perth Girls School buildings and site in East Perth currently occupied by Police, I ask:
(a) what information regarding burial sites and bodies associated with previous cemeteries in the area is known to the Minister, his department or agencies; and
(i) how is this impacting on efforts by Government to dispose of the site and buildings?
(a) what information regarding burial sites and bodies associated with previous cemeteries in the area is known to the Minister, his department or agencies; and
(i) how is this impacting on efforts by Government to dispose of the site and buildings?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 November 2010
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
28 days
(a-ai) The Old Girls' School buildings in Wellington Street, East Perth (Lot 774) and associated vehicle inspection facility and car park in Bronte / Wickham Streets, East Perth (Lot 775) form Reserve 50646. The Reserve is subject to a Management Order in the name of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
The Reserve has been listed for disposal for some years now, although it remains occupied by Western Australia (WA) Police.
LandCorp are managing the disposal of Reserve 50646 on behalf of WA Police.
Lot 775 has presented issues in regard to disposal as the land was formerly part of the adjacent East Perth Cemetery, comprising part of the Presbyterian and Chinese cemeteries.
The National Trust expressed an interest in acquiring Reserve 50646.
In late September 2010 additional Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) testing was undertaken to determine the extent of graves located on the upper portion of Lot 775 (vehicle inspection facility). Results are still being analysed.
Following a review of the results of the testing a decision will be made in regard to the viability of development of the upper portion of Lot 775 and the possible excision of the lower portion in favour of the Heritage Council of WA or National Trust Australia.
The proponent has been advised to seek the support of the WA Heritage Council and National Trust. Subject to that support WA Police will further consider the proposal.
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The Reserve has been listed for disposal for some years now, although it remains occupied by Western Australia (WA) Police.
LandCorp are managing the disposal of Reserve 50646 on behalf of WA Police.
Lot 775 has presented issues in regard to disposal as the land was formerly part of the adjacent East Perth Cemetery, comprising part of the Presbyterian and Chinese cemeteries.
The National Trust expressed an interest in acquiring Reserve 50646.
In late September 2010 additional Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) testing was undertaken to determine the extent of graves located on the upper portion of Lot 775 (vehicle inspection facility). Results are still being analysed.
Following a review of the results of the testing a decision will be made in regard to the viability of development of the upper portion of Lot 775 and the possible excision of the lower portion in favour of the Heritage Council of WA or National Trust Australia.
The proponent has been advised to seek the support of the WA Heritage Council and National Trust. Subject to that support WA Police will further consider the proposal.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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