This WA parliamentary question seeks information on the WA Register of Heritage Places, including the number of listed, interim listed, and awaiting assessment places. The answer reveals a significant backlog in heritage assessments.

AnsweredQoN 1259Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 March 2003
Member
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

QuestionView source ↗

(1) How many places have been entered on the Western Australian Register of Heritage Places to date?
(2) How many places are interim listed?
(3) Of the interim listed places, how many of these will be entered on the Register by 30 June 2003?
(4) How many places are awaiting assessment?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
6 May 2003
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
54 days
(2) 118 (3) Unknown – as many involve ongoing consultations with owners. (4) The Heritage Council has a backlog of more than 1000 places.
(3) Unknown – as many involve ongoing consultations with owners. (4) The Heritage Council has a backlog of more than 1000 places.
(4) The Heritage Council has a backlog of more than 1000 places.

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