A parliamentary question regarding the renewal of the lease for Sargent's Quarters in Busselton and its potential re-vesting to the Shire for community arts and cultural purposes. The Department of Land Administration (DOLA) expresses support and indicates ongoing negotiations.

AnsweredQoN 752Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 February 2003
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Planning and Infrastructure

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(1) Is the Department of Land Administration currently negotiating with the Shire of Busselton for renewal of the lease of the Sargent’s Quarters within the Old Court House Complex in the Busselton townsite?
(2) Is the Department supportive of the subject land and property being re-vested in the Shire and for a purpose consistent with ‘community arts and cultural purposes’?
(3) When are negotiations between the Department and the Shire expected to be concluded, recognising that the Busselton Art Society Inc is concerned about their on-going use of the site?
(4) Is the Department aware of any reasons why the past lease of the site to the Shire has not been up to expectations or aware of any possible impediments to the vesting being renewed?

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Answered
3 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
98 days
(2) Yes. (3) DOLA and the Shire are mindful of the current arrangements with the Busselton Arts Council Inc. A proposal to enable this matter to be progressed is currently with the Shire for consideration. (4) No.
(3) DOLA and the Shire are mindful of the current arrangements with the Busselton Arts Council Inc. A proposal to enable this matter to be progressed is currently with the Shire for consideration. (4) No.
(4) No.

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