❓ Mr McGowan questions the Minister for Lands regarding the sale of the YirraYaakin Theatre site, focusing on valuation, zoning, contamination, and remediation factors. The Minister provides some information but withholds valuation details for commercial reasons.
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I refer to the YirraYaakin Theatre at 65 Murray Street, Perth which was identified as part of the Governments Land Sales package, of which the Minister has carriage, and I ask: (a) when was this site last valued and at what price was it valued; (b) what is this site’s current zoning; (c) have contamination issues been identified for this site and, if so, what are they; (d) if no to (c), will the land be tested for contamination prior to sale and if not why not; and (e) are there any other identified factors which would affect the remediation of this site and if so, what are they?
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Answered
17 February 2015
Responded by
Minister for Lands
Response time
83 days
(a) As part of the sales process valuation advice is sought from the Valuer General. However, to ensure the State receives the best commercial return for the sale of land based on market demand; this information will be kept confidential as this will likely influence buying behaviour.
(b) Under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, the site is zoned "Central City Area" and under the Town Planning Scheme it is zoned "City Centre".
(c) 2012 Building Report identified minor asbestos presence.
(d) N/A.
(e) A Quantity Surveyor report is currently being conducted as part of the asset divestment process and that may identify additional issues and factors.
(b) Under the Metropolitan Region Scheme, the site is zoned "Central City Area" and under the Town Planning Scheme it is zoned "City Centre".
(c) 2012 Building Report identified minor asbestos presence.
(d) N/A.
(e) A Quantity Surveyor report is currently being conducted as part of the asset divestment process and that may identify additional issues and factors.
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