❓ Update on the $5 million Goldfields earthquake restoration fund, with 23 of 30 property owners being assisted. Expert advice and on-site support are being provided.
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GOLDFIELDS EARTHQUAKE RESTORATION FUND
I am pleased to see that property owners in Boulder have begun repairs to their heritage buildings damaged in the earthquake in April. Can the Minister for Heritage provide an update on the response to the $5 million Goldfields–Woodlands earthquake restoration fund set up to assist owners of earthquake-damaged buildings with the cost of those repairs and maintenance? Mr G.M. CASTRILLI
I am pleased to see that property owners in Boulder have begun repairs to their heritage buildings damaged in the earthquake in April. Can the Minister for Heritage provide an update on the response to the $5 million Goldfields–Woodlands earthquake restoration fund set up to assist owners of earthquake-damaged buildings with the cost of those repairs and maintenance? Mr G.M. CASTRILLI
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Before I answer the question, on behalf of the member for Murray–Wellington, I acknowledge Miss Sing, the principal, and the young ladies of Dwellingup Primary School who were in the public gallery a little earlier. I thank the member for Kalgoorlie for his question, his continued interest in safeguarding the heritage of his electorate and his continued representation on these issues, along with the member for Eyre. As members know, it was a devastating event in Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI replied: Before I answer the question, on behalf of the member for Murray–Wellington, I acknowledge Miss Sing, the principal, and the young ladies of Dwellingup Primary School who were in the public gallery a little earlier. I thank the member for Kalgoorlie for his question, his continued interest in safeguarding the heritage of his electorate and his continued representation on these issues, along with the member for Eyre. As members know, it was a devastating event in Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Before I answer the question, on behalf of the member for Murray–Wellington, I acknowledge Miss Sing, the principal, and the young ladies of Dwellingup Primary School who were in the public gallery a little earlier. I thank the member for Kalgoorlie for his question, his continued interest in safeguarding the heritage of his electorate and his continued representation on these issues, along with the member for Eyre. As members know, it was a devastating event in Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
I thank the member for Kalgoorlie for his question, his continued interest in safeguarding the heritage of his electorate and his continued representation on these issues, along with the member for Eyre. As members know, it was a devastating event in Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI replied: Before I answer the question, on behalf of the member for Murray–Wellington, I acknowledge Miss Sing, the principal, and the young ladies of Dwellingup Primary School who were in the public gallery a little earlier. I thank the member for Kalgoorlie for his question, his continued interest in safeguarding the heritage of his electorate and his continued representation on these issues, along with the member for Eyre. As members know, it was a devastating event in Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Before I answer the question, on behalf of the member for Murray–Wellington, I acknowledge Miss Sing, the principal, and the young ladies of Dwellingup Primary School who were in the public gallery a little earlier. I thank the member for Kalgoorlie for his question, his continued interest in safeguarding the heritage of his electorate and his continued representation on these issues, along with the member for Eyre. As members know, it was a devastating event in Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
I thank the member for Kalgoorlie for his question, his continued interest in safeguarding the heritage of his electorate and his continued representation on these issues, along with the member for Eyre. As members know, it was a devastating event in Kalgoorlie–Boulder. Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Several members interjected. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : The state government responded with a $5 million restoration fund to assist people with the cost of repairs and maintenance. The fund is administered by the Office of Heritage, which provides help and advice on the restoration. It wants to progress the restoration as quickly as possible. Twenty-three of the 30 property owners are currently being assisted. A heritage architect and a structural engineer are continuing to provide expert advice, assistance and information to the owners of the damaged heritage properties. They are receiving the best advice on the best way to get ahead with the restoration of their properties. We know that sometimes it can be a daunting task for owners having to deal with insurance companies and builders on the restoration of buildings. A heritage officer is based in Boulder two days a week to offer advice. Meetings have been held with members on-site. The executive director of the Office of Heritage met with the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder in July. Of course, there have been regular updates in the Kalgoorlie Miner . A lot of people have shown a great deal of interest. The government’s commitment of $5 million, member for Kalgoorlie, was a significant amount. It was a very timely response by the Premier and this government to assist those people. I will ensure that the member for Kalgoorlie and other members of this house continue to get updates on the progress of the restoration. Members of the house might be interested to know that on 26 August I will be in Kalgoorlie to survey the situation.
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