❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding Western Power's decision to sell a property in Kwinana, specifically questioning the process and whether a tender should be called. The Minister confirms the sale decision, defends the process used, and declines to call for tenders.
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Some notice of this question has been given. (1) Has Western Power decided to sell Lot 180 Abercrombie Road, Kwinana? (2) If so - (a) when was the decision made to sell the property; (b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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(1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(1) Has Western Power decided to sell Lot 180 Abercrombie Road, Kwinana? (2) If so - (a) when was the decision made to sell the property; (b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(2) If so - (a) when was the decision made to sell the property; (b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(a) when was the decision made to sell the property; (b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(1) Has Western Power decided to sell Lot 180 Abercrombie Road, Kwinana? (2) If so - (a) when was the decision made to sell the property; (b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(2) If so - (a) when was the decision made to sell the property; (b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(a) when was the decision made to sell the property; (b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(b) was the property advertised for sale; (c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(c) were any offers received for purchase of the property in the past 12 months; and (d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(d) were there any discussions with potential purchasers or lessors? (3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(3) Is the minister satisfied that due process has been followed in this matter? (4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(4) If not, will the minister direct Western Power to call for tenders for the disposal of this property? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(1) Yes. (2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(2) (a) April 2001. (b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(b) No. (c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(c)-(d) Yes. (3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(3) Under its Act, Western Power may sell or otherwise deal with any land or interests in land. The method used to dispose of the land/asset varies depending on its location and the nature of the holdings. In most instances, land is disposed of by way of private treaty or auction, and in some cases by tender process. In this instance, the Minister for Energy is advised that Western Power approached adjoining owners, occupiers of the land under a previous lease and another potential buyer. (4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
(4) No. The minister is advised that negotiations are well advanced and that for Western Power to withdraw from dealings would not be appropriate at this late stage.
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