❓ Hon Wilson Tucker asks about the progress of assessing and repairing government housing stock damaged by Kimberley floods. The Minister for Housing provides details on assessments completed, repairs underway, and future rebuilds, noting energy efficiency considerations.
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KIMBERLEY FLOODS —
GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK — DAMAGE
294. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the
Minister for Housing:
I refer to my previous question, C046
regarding the assessment of government housing stock in flood-impacted
communities in the Kimberley.
(1) How many building commission assessments have been
completed and how many are yet to be completed?
(2) How many
dwellings have been assessed as requiring repairs and how many of these repairs
have been completed?
(3) Following the
review of the BCAs, how many dwellings must be rebuilt, and when will these
rebuilds be completed?
(4) Will repairs, refurbishments
and rebuilds include the installation of air-conditioning units?
GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK — DAMAGE
294. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the minister representing the
Minister for Housing:
I refer to my previous question, C046
regarding the assessment of government housing stock in flood-impacted
communities in the Kimberley.
(1) How many building commission assessments have been
completed and how many are yet to be completed?
(2) How many
dwellings have been assessed as requiring repairs and how many of these repairs
have been completed?
(3) Following the
review of the BCAs, how many dwellings must be rebuilt, and when will these
rebuilds be completed?
(4) Will repairs, refurbishments
and rebuilds include the installation of air-conditioning units?
AnswerView source ↗
I
thank the member for some notice of the question. The following answer has been
provided by the Minister for Housing.
(1)–(4) Of the 1 009 Department of Communities–owned
or managed homes in the flood-affected areas, 95 dwellings were
identified as requiring further assessment and have had detailed building
condition assessments completed. Of the 95
BCAs completed, 91 were identified as damaged to the extent that a works
program is required. Included in the 91 dwellings are 29 dwellings
requiring minor repairs, 50 dwellings requiring refurbishments and 12 dwellings
needing to be rebuilt. Currently, 11 dwellings have works underway. Procurement for the remainder of the
properties requiring minor repairs is also underway, with works expected
to commence shortly. Final decisions as to whether some damaged homes will be either rebuilt or refurbished will be influenced
by flood mapping and the subsequent recommended finished floor level.
Communities
builds social housing properties to a Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
7-star rating , which exceeds the minimum standards, with consideration
for making homes thermally comfortable and sustainable in terms of costs for
tenants to maintain. Design features are considered in all new construction in
the north west to accommodate the climate in that region. Ceiling fans and
ceiling and wall insulation have been included in all new construction in the
north west since 1990.
thank the member for some notice of the question. The following answer has been
provided by the Minister for Housing.
(1)–(4) Of the 1 009 Department of Communities–owned
or managed homes in the flood-affected areas, 95 dwellings were
identified as requiring further assessment and have had detailed building
condition assessments completed. Of the 95
BCAs completed, 91 were identified as damaged to the extent that a works
program is required. Included in the 91 dwellings are 29 dwellings
requiring minor repairs, 50 dwellings requiring refurbishments and 12 dwellings
needing to be rebuilt. Currently, 11 dwellings have works underway. Procurement for the remainder of the
properties requiring minor repairs is also underway, with works expected
to commence shortly. Final decisions as to whether some damaged homes will be either rebuilt or refurbished will be influenced
by flood mapping and the subsequent recommended finished floor level.
Communities
builds social housing properties to a Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
7-star rating , which exceeds the minimum standards, with consideration
for making homes thermally comfortable and sustainable in terms of costs for
tenants to maintain. Design features are considered in all new construction in
the north west to accommodate the climate in that region. Ceiling fans and
ceiling and wall insulation have been included in all new construction in the
north west since 1990.
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