❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the government's stance on a cancelled soccer-rugby stadium project, its negotiations with Multiplex, potential financial assistance, funding plans, and the suitability of the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval.
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I refer to the Minister for Tourism’s announcement that the proposed soccer-rugby stadium is not to proceed. (1) Does the Government acknowledge the need for a purpose-built soccer-rugby stadium in Western Australia; and, if not, why not? (2) Did the Government negotiate with Multiplex in an endeavour to ensure that the stadium project proceeded; and, if not, why not? (3) Did the Government at any time, but particularly after the announcement by Perth Glory that it would withdraw its support for the stadium, offer Multiplex additional assistance - financial or otherwise - to make the stadium project viable; and, if not, why not? (4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(1) Does the Government acknowledge the need for a purpose-built soccer-rugby stadium in Western Australia; and, if not, why not? (2) Did the Government negotiate with Multiplex in an endeavour to ensure that the stadium project proceeded; and, if not, why not? (3) Did the Government at any time, but particularly after the announcement by Perth Glory that it would withdraw its support for the stadium, offer Multiplex additional assistance - financial or otherwise - to make the stadium project viable; and, if not, why not? (4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(2) Did the Government negotiate with Multiplex in an endeavour to ensure that the stadium project proceeded; and, if not, why not? (3) Did the Government at any time, but particularly after the announcement by Perth Glory that it would withdraw its support for the stadium, offer Multiplex additional assistance - financial or otherwise - to make the stadium project viable; and, if not, why not? (4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(3) Did the Government at any time, but particularly after the announcement by Perth Glory that it would withdraw its support for the stadium, offer Multiplex additional assistance - financial or otherwise - to make the stadium project viable; and, if not, why not? (4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(1) Does the Government acknowledge the need for a purpose-built soccer-rugby stadium in Western Australia; and, if not, why not? (2) Did the Government negotiate with Multiplex in an endeavour to ensure that the stadium project proceeded; and, if not, why not? (3) Did the Government at any time, but particularly after the announcement by Perth Glory that it would withdraw its support for the stadium, offer Multiplex additional assistance - financial or otherwise - to make the stadium project viable; and, if not, why not? (4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(2) Did the Government negotiate with Multiplex in an endeavour to ensure that the stadium project proceeded; and, if not, why not? (3) Did the Government at any time, but particularly after the announcement by Perth Glory that it would withdraw its support for the stadium, offer Multiplex additional assistance - financial or otherwise - to make the stadium project viable; and, if not, why not? (4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(3) Did the Government at any time, but particularly after the announcement by Perth Glory that it would withdraw its support for the stadium, offer Multiplex additional assistance - financial or otherwise - to make the stadium project viable; and, if not, why not? (4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(4) Now that Western Australia will not benefit from a soccer-rugby stadium, which would have seen taxpayers contribute only 25 per cent of the capital cost, how does the Government now propose to fund the $40 million plus needed to build a new stadium? (5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(5) Does the Government consider the Perth Glory proposal for Leederville Oval a suitable proposition to meet the future venue needs of soccer and rugby in Western Australia? If so, why? If not, why not? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(1) The Government has acknowledged the need for a rectangular stadium in Western Australia for rugby and soccer. (2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(2) No, because it was the responsibility of Multiplex to achieve financial closure for the soccer-rugby stadium to satisfy the terms of the agreement signed by the previous Government. (3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(3) No, because any additional assistance would have fundamentally changed the agreement that was in place between the Government and Multiplex. (4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(4) The Government has now referred the planning for a new stadium to the state facility planning process currently being undertaken by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Projects identified in the state facility planning process will indicate funding arrangements, possible partnerships, time frames and preferred site locations. (5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
(5) In essence, the proposal for Perth Glory to utilise Leederville Oval is a matter for the Town of Vincent. However, the issue of soccer and rugby and the need for a stadium will be part of the state facility planning process.
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