This parliamentary question seeks information about government agencies leasing space at The Quarter development in Karratha, including details of current and future tenants, lease costs, and previous locations. The response provides a breakdown of agencies, space allocation, and rental rates.

AnsweredQoN 5813Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 August 2016
Portfolio
Finance

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I refer to The Quarter development in Karratha, and ask as at 18 August 2016: (a) which government agencies are currently accommodated in The Quarter; (b) which government agencies not currently accommodated in The Quarter, will be at a future date, and if so when; (c) what is the breakdown of the 1,809 m2 of leased space per agency currently or intended to be accommodated in The Quarter; (d) what price per square metre will be paid for the lease; (e) how much in total has been paid for the lease as at 18 August 2016; and (f) for government agencies currently accommodated in The Quarter: (i) what was the location of the agency prior to the relocation to The Quarter; and (ii) is any leasing arrangement still in place at the previous accommodation and, if so: (A) what is the expiry date of the lease? (B) what is the weekly or fortnightly rent? (C) what amount has been paid since the agency relocated to The Quarter?

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Answered
21 September 2016
Responded by
Minister for Finance
Response time
34 days
The Department of Finance advises:
(a)        As at 18 August 2016, there are no government agencies accommodated in The Quarter.
(b)        The following agencies are anticipated to be accommodated in The Quarter in November 2016:
Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia;
Department of Commerce;
Department of Education;
Department of Finance;
Department of Mines and Petroleum;
Department of Planning;
Department of Transport;
Department of Water;
Housing Authority;
LandCorp; and
Pilbara Development Commission.
(c)
Agency
Workpoints
Apportioned Net Lettable Area (sqm)
Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia
2
28.27
Department of Commerce
4
56.53
Department of Education
32
452.25
Department of Finance
5
70.66
Department of Mines and Petroleum
10
141.33
Department of Planning
2
28.27
Department of Transport
22
310.92
Department of Water
5
70.66
Housing Authority
32
452.25
LandCorp
2
28.27
Pilbara Development Commission
12
169.59
Total
128
1,809.00
(d)       The commencing rental rate is $525 per sqm per annum.
(e)        As at 18 August 2016, no payments have been made for the lease at The Quarter.
(f)        Nil

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