A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding the Lions Club's use of property at the Goldenlines Bus Service depot in Kalgoorlie, including lease details, property value, and legal advice obtained. The Minister's response indicates a lack of historical records and defers some decisions to the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board.

AnsweredQoN 563Legislative Assembly
Asked
5 September 2000
Member
Portfolio
Transport

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(2) What was the basis on which the Lions Club was able to use the property in the first place? (3) Does the Minister acknowledge that a lease was executed? (4) If so, what was the amount of the rental specified in the lease agreement? (5) If not, what is the actual arrangement? (6) Will the Minister excise the property from the Carbarn site? (7) What was the basis on which the Lions Club spent more than 100 hours clearing sheds along the south fenceline of the depot? (8) What formal lease agreements have been made whether verbal or in writing? (9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister

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Answered
19 October 2000
Response time
44 days
(1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(3) Does the Minister acknowledge that a lease was executed? (4) If so, what was the amount of the rental specified in the lease agreement? (5) If not, what is the actual arrangement? (6) Will the Minister excise the property from the Carbarn site? (7) What was the basis on which the Lions Club spent more than 100 hours clearing sheds along the south fenceline of the depot? (8) What formal lease agreements have been made whether verbal or in writing? (9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(4) If so, what was the amount of the rental specified in the lease agreement? (5) If not, what is the actual arrangement? (6) Will the Minister excise the property from the Carbarn site? (7) What was the basis on which the Lions Club spent more than 100 hours clearing sheds along the south fenceline of the depot? (8) What formal lease agreements have been made whether verbal or in writing? (9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(5) If not, what is the actual arrangement? (6) Will the Minister excise the property from the Carbarn site? (7) What was the basis on which the Lions Club spent more than 100 hours clearing sheds along the south fenceline of the depot? (8) What formal lease agreements have been made whether verbal or in writing? (9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(6) Will the Minister excise the property from the Carbarn site? (7) What was the basis on which the Lions Club spent more than 100 hours clearing sheds along the south fenceline of the depot? (8) What formal lease agreements have been made whether verbal or in writing? (9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(7) What was the basis on which the Lions Club spent more than 100 hours clearing sheds along the south fenceline of the depot? (8) What formal lease agreements have been made whether verbal or in writing? (9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(8) What formal lease agreements have been made whether verbal or in writing? (9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(9) Has the Minister obtained legal advice in relation to this matter and if so from whom and at what cost? (10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(10) Who provided that advice? (11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(11) What is the value of the Carbarn building currently situated at this site? (12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(12) Does it have a heritage listing? (13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
(13) Does the Minister acknowledge that the Lions clubrooms cannot be moved? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.
Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) It is appreciated that the Lions Clubs are non-profit based organisations serving the community. (2) The situation with the Kalgoorlie Lions Club occupying the premises on the site of the Goldenlines Bus Service depot goes back many years; the basis of the original arrangement entered into is not known by the current Board. (3) There is no record of any lease being executed between the Board and the Kalgoorlie Lions Club. (4) Not applicable. (5) Answered by (2). (6) This is a decision for the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board in terms of its statutory responsibilities. (7) The current Board and the management of Goldenlines Bus Service are unaware of such work. (8) Answered by (2). (9)-(10)I understand the Board has received legal advice from Crown Law on the issue of adverse possession. (11) There has been no recent valuation obtained by the Board. (12) Not as far as I am aware. (13) No.

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