Question regarding the social and economic impact assessments related to the closure of three primary schools in Coolbellup and the potential use of Len Packham Park for a new school. The answer refers to community agreement through the LAEP process.

AnsweredQoN 1052Legislative Council
Asked
12 August 2003
Portfolio
Education and Training

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In relation to the Government plan to close three primary schools in Coolbellup -
(1) Has the Government carried out a social impact assessment on the impact of -
(a) existing students needing to travel further to get to school; and
(b) loss of open space if the proposal to use Len Packham Park for a new school takes place?
(2) If yes, will the Minister table the assessment?
(3) Will the Minister table any economic assessment carried out into the choice of a site for a new primary school in Coolbellup?
(4) Will the Minister table any assessment carried out into utilising one of the existing primary schools instead of building a new primary school in Coolbellup?

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Answered
4 September 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
23 days
(b) loss of open space if the proposal to use Len Packham Park for a new school takes place?
2 - 3. Not applicable 4. The Community, through the LAEP process, looked at a number of options and agreed on the Len Packham option.
4. The Community, through the LAEP process, looked at a number of options and agreed on the Len Packham option.

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