❓ Ms. Davies asks about the timeline for the East Perth Power Station sale and construction. The Premier acknowledges delays, citing site difficulties, but expresses optimism about the project's future benefits and economic impact, highlighting its potential to revitalise the area and attract private investment.
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EAST PERTH POWER STATION
415. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Thank you, Premier. Given that the Premier said it has been 42 years, can he advise
when the sale is due to be completed and construction will begin?
415. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Thank you, Premier. Given that the Premier said it has been 42 years, can he advise
when the sale is due to be completed and construction will begin?
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The issues are being worked
through. There have been some issues, obviously, because it is a difficult
site. We have been working on it for five years now to get to a conclusion. I have
indicated to the agencies involved that I want to get to a conclusion as soon
as possible so that work on the remediation of the site in particular and the
redevelopment of the power station can occur as soon as possible. The relevant
agencies have been advised of that. I understand
that they are working with the proponents to get to that position. Once it is
done—it may well take years to
get to completion—that site will be marvellous. It will be an adornment
to the city. It will be a bit like when going to the heart of the world's
great cities. People will be attracted to it and will want to experience and
enjoy it. That will be a good thing. It is often quite incredible how appealing
and attractive old buildings like that are when they are redone, particularly as it is on the river with access for cyclists
and pedestrians and what have you, into a part of Perth that has been neglected. I personally think
that is a good project, particularly as a state government investment, because
it will enliven around 10 times the investment in private sector development.
The value of the private sector development is around 10 times the state
government's investment. That is not a bad thing. It is a relatively
good investment for a state government to
get that level of activity from building and construction and then
accommodation and public access for its investment. Personally, I think
that is a good investment. If the Leader of the Opposition has a different
view, she should say so.
through. There have been some issues, obviously, because it is a difficult
site. We have been working on it for five years now to get to a conclusion. I have
indicated to the agencies involved that I want to get to a conclusion as soon
as possible so that work on the remediation of the site in particular and the
redevelopment of the power station can occur as soon as possible. The relevant
agencies have been advised of that. I understand
that they are working with the proponents to get to that position. Once it is
done—it may well take years to
get to completion—that site will be marvellous. It will be an adornment
to the city. It will be a bit like when going to the heart of the world's
great cities. People will be attracted to it and will want to experience and
enjoy it. That will be a good thing. It is often quite incredible how appealing
and attractive old buildings like that are when they are redone, particularly as it is on the river with access for cyclists
and pedestrians and what have you, into a part of Perth that has been neglected. I personally think
that is a good project, particularly as a state government investment, because
it will enliven around 10 times the investment in private sector development.
The value of the private sector development is around 10 times the state
government's investment. That is not a bad thing. It is a relatively
good investment for a state government to
get that level of activity from building and construction and then
accommodation and public access for its investment. Personally, I think
that is a good investment. If the Leader of the Opposition has a different
view, she should say so.
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