❓ Hon. Kate Doust questions the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority's removal of heritage artifacts from Elizabeth Quay, specifically regarding authorization, alternative uses, and consultation with heritage bodies. The Minister's response outlines adherence to approved protocols and contractual obligations.
AnsweredQoN 153Legislative Council
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ELIZABETH QUAY —ARTEFACTS REMOVAL
153. Hon KATE DOUST to the minister representing the
Minister for Planning:
(1) Which
individual or individuals at the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority
authorised the removal of timber beams and pylons from the Elizabeth Quay
registered heritage site and their donation to a men's shed?
(2) Was any consideration given to
incorporating that material into public art planned for the site?
(3) Was the Heritage Council advised
prior to this occurring?
(4) Was the Minister for Heritage
informed prior to this occurring?
(5) What
contractual or other obligations are placed upon the contractors in relation to
undertaking work on the site, acknowledging the need to act consistently with
the heritage listing?
153. Hon KATE DOUST to the minister representing the
Minister for Planning:
(1) Which
individual or individuals at the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority
authorised the removal of timber beams and pylons from the Elizabeth Quay
registered heritage site and their donation to a men's shed?
(2) Was any consideration given to
incorporating that material into public art planned for the site?
(3) Was the Heritage Council advised
prior to this occurring?
(4) Was the Minister for Heritage
informed prior to this occurring?
(5) What
contractual or other obligations are placed upon the contractors in relation to
undertaking work on the site, acknowledging the need to act consistently with
the heritage listing?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice
of this question.
(1) The
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority followed, and continues to follow,
protocols and processes approved by the State Heritage Office for the
management of known or suspected historical artefacts at Elizabeth Quay. These
plans are also consistent with principles of the Burra charter.
(2) Yes.
(3)–(4) The MRA advised the
State Heritage Office.
(5) All
construction contracts for the project have been written with the expectation
that heritage finds are likely. Each contractor is also required to comply with
state legislation and to work with the MRA's heritage consultants and
the State Heritage Office where required. Appropriate management of heritage
finds is also a condition of the project's development approval issued
by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
of this question.
(1) The
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority followed, and continues to follow,
protocols and processes approved by the State Heritage Office for the
management of known or suspected historical artefacts at Elizabeth Quay. These
plans are also consistent with principles of the Burra charter.
(2) Yes.
(3)–(4) The MRA advised the
State Heritage Office.
(5) All
construction contracts for the project have been written with the expectation
that heritage finds are likely. Each contractor is also required to comply with
state legislation and to work with the MRA's heritage consultants and
the State Heritage Office where required. Appropriate management of heritage
finds is also a condition of the project's development approval issued
by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
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