Mr Tinley raises concerns about the potential closure of the Coolbellup Library and associated services due to local government reform. The Minister acknowledges the concerns and assures that local libraries and community facilities will remain available, with the aim of improved services.

AnsweredQoN 2939Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 September 2014
Portfolio
Local Government

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I refer to the Government’s Local Government reform process, especially in relation to the future of the City of Cockburn and ask: (a) Is the Minister aware that many Coolbellup residents are fearful that local government reform may result in the closure of the highly valued Coolbellup Library and its associated services like the Community Hub and Parental assistance service; and (b) Can the Minister allay these fears by guaranteeing that the future of the Coolbellup Library and these services, and if not, why not?

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Answered
15 October 2014
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
28 days
(a) Yes.
(b) Regardless of local government boundaries, local libraries and community facilities will still be available to local residents, our aim is to provide even better services to our communities.

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