Hon Jim Scott questions the Minister for Education and Training regarding the proposed closure of primary schools in Coolbellup and the location of a new school, specifically on Len Packham Reserve. The Minister confirms the school planning on the reserve is proceeding despite community consultation.

AnsweredQoN 1051Legislative Council
Asked
12 August 2003
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Education and Training

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In relation to the Governments plan to close three primary schools in Coolbellup -
(1) Will the Minister table correspondence the Education Department has had with the City of Cockburn over the proposed closure of primary schools and location of a new primary school in Coolbellup?
(2) Has the proposal to place a new primary school on Len Packham reserve been withdrawn while the Department of Planning and Infrastructure carries out the Inquiry by Design consultation process in Coolbellup?
(3) If not, why not?

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Answered
4 September 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
23 days
2. No. 3. The ‘Enquiry by Design’ workshop will be considering this issue as part of the greater Coolbellup area. The decision to plan the school on the Len Packham Reserve has been made.
3. The ‘Enquiry by Design’ workshop will be considering this issue as part of the greater Coolbellup area. The decision to plan the school on the Len Packham Reserve has been made.

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