A parliamentary question regarding the removal and storage of mosaic murals from the Bell Tower area during the Elizabeth Quay works, seeking information on ownership, storage, and future placement. The answer clarifies ownership and confirms the murals will not be returned to the Bell Tower.

AnsweredQoN 4844Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 March 2019
Portfolio
Culture and the Arts

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I refer to the removal of mosaic
murals and associated artwork from around the Bell Tower near the Barrack St Jetty and ask: (a) Who
owns the murals; (b) Are the murals considered to be part of the State’s artworks collection; (c) Was
the Minister or his department advised by the Metropolitan
Redevelopment Authority (MRA) that the murals would be
removed during the Elizabeth Quay works: (i) If
yes, when; (d) Does
the Minister or his department know where the murals
are currently stored: (i) If yes, where is the location; (e) Has
the Minister or his department been advised by the MRA when the murals will be returned to the Bell Tower: (i) If
yes, when; and (ii) If
not, why not; (f) Has
the Minister or his department been advised that the murals won’t be returned to the Bell Tower; and (g) Is
there an alternative site earmarked for the murals?

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Answered
7 May 2019
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
12 days
(a) The Rotary Club of Perth.
(b) No
(c) No, the murals were removed during the previous government.
(i) Not applicable
(d) The specific location is not known, it is understood they are in the possession of the Rotary Club of Perth.
(i) Not applicable
(e) The murals are not scheduled to be returned to the Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay precinct.
(i) Not applicable
(ii) The murals are owned by the Rotary Club of Perth.
(f) Yes
(g) Unknown, this will be at the discretion of the Rotary Club of Perth, the owner of the murals.

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