A WA parliamentary question addresses the heritage status of buildings, including the Perth Fire Station and Chest Clinic, slated for development, and seeks information on related archives. The answer clarifies heritage assessments and redirects inquiries about archives to relevant ministers.

AnsweredQoN 8157Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2012
Portfolio
Heritage

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In relation to the Government's announcement to develop government-owned land and buildings between Murray and Hay Streets in Perth, which includes the heritage-listed original Perth fire station and Chest Clinic buildings, I ask:
(a) what advice was sought or provided by the Minister's office or agencies regarding the heritage status of all buildings on the site;
(b) will the Minister table any advice listed at (a) and, if not, why not;
(c) what is the current status and future status/destination of extensive fire brigade archives; and
(d) what is the current status and future status of the Chest Clinic building and archives, which has great relevance for miners and other workers in the State?

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Answered
7 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Heritage
Response time
56 days
a) The
No.1 Perth Fire Station
was entered in the State Heritage Register on a permanent basis on 8 November 2008. No formal advice was sought or given by the State Heritage Office on the heritage status of this building in relation to the proposed development.
The State Heritage Office is in consultation with stakeholders on the possible entry of the
Perth Chest Clinic
in to the State Register, and the Heritage Council will consider whether to make a recommendation to me in the near future.
FESA House
was referred to the Heritage Council under the Government Heritage Property Disposal Process for possible inclusion on the State Register.
b) Please see tabled paper no .
c) - d) Enquiries on these matters should be referred to the Minister responsible for the relevant government agencies. (Archives do not come within scope of the
Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990)
.
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