❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding a proposed land exchange between Belmont Council, Hardey Park, and Lot 712. The Minister provides information on valuations, negotiations, and considerations made by the Council.
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(1) I refer to the Belmont Council's proposal to exchange the Hardey Park site for Lot 712, and ask - (a) will the Minister table the survey or final development plans for the proposal; and (b) if not, why not? (2) I refer to the conclusion reached by the Council that the sites of Hardey Park and Lot 712 are of equal value, and ask - (a) what independent valuers were used to evaluate both sites; (b) why did this evaluation and subsequent decision take almost two years of negotiations; (c) will the Minister table the private valuations; (d) if not, why not; (e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not? (3) Did the Council consider creating better access for the public to Hadley Park rather than removing it to another location? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister
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13 September 2000
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35 days
I am advised (1) (a) (b) Proposed development plans are not a matter for consideration by the Minister for Lands and may be available from the City of Belmont. (2) (a) Valuer General's Office (b) The Department of Land Administration received an initial valuation in September 1998. A further valuation was requested and received in September 1999. Subsequent negotiations have been between the City of Belmont and the owners of Lot 712. (c) (d) Valuations undertaken by the Valuer General's Office are provided on the basis of strict commercial confidentiality, however if the Hon Member contacts my office I am prepared to make a copy available, subject to any conditions imposed by the Valuer General. (e) (f) The Department of Land Administration does not have a copy of this letter. (3) I understand the City of Belmont considered other options and concluded that as the river views portion of Hardey Park would be retained, the acquisition of Lot 712 provided an ideal opportunity to secure land better suited for parks and recreational purposes, as it would allow river foreshore access.
(b) if not, why not?
(b) why did this evaluation and subsequent decision take almost two years of negotiations; (c) will the Minister table the private valuations; (d) if not, why not; (e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(c) will the Minister table the private valuations; (d) if not, why not; (e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(d) if not, why not; (e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(f) if not, why not?
Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) (a) (b) Proposed development plans are not a matter for consideration by the Minister for Lands and may be available from the City of Belmont. (2) (a) Valuer General's Office (b) The Department of Land Administration received an initial valuation in September 1998. A further valuation was requested and received in September 1999. Subsequent negotiations have been between the City of Belmont and the owners of Lot 712. (c) (d) Valuations undertaken by the Valuer General's Office are provided on the basis of strict commercial confidentiality, however if the Hon Member contacts my office I am prepared to make a copy available, subject to any conditions imposed by the Valuer General. (e) (f) The Department of Land Administration does not have a copy of this letter. (3) I understand the City of Belmont considered other options and concluded that as the river views portion of Hardey Park would be retained, the acquisition of Lot 712 provided an ideal opportunity to secure land better suited for parks and recreational purposes, as it would allow river foreshore access.
(b) if not, why not?
(b) why did this evaluation and subsequent decision take almost two years of negotiations; (c) will the Minister table the private valuations; (d) if not, why not; (e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(c) will the Minister table the private valuations; (d) if not, why not; (e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(d) if not, why not; (e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(e) will the Minister table the letter of agreement to the owners of Lot 712 by the Council on the 23 November 1999; and (f) if not, why not?
(f) if not, why not?
Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) (a) (b) Proposed development plans are not a matter for consideration by the Minister for Lands and may be available from the City of Belmont. (2) (a) Valuer General's Office (b) The Department of Land Administration received an initial valuation in September 1998. A further valuation was requested and received in September 1999. Subsequent negotiations have been between the City of Belmont and the owners of Lot 712. (c) (d) Valuations undertaken by the Valuer General's Office are provided on the basis of strict commercial confidentiality, however if the Hon Member contacts my office I am prepared to make a copy available, subject to any conditions imposed by the Valuer General. (e) (f) The Department of Land Administration does not have a copy of this letter. (3) I understand the City of Belmont considered other options and concluded that as the river views portion of Hardey Park would be retained, the acquisition of Lot 712 provided an ideal opportunity to secure land better suited for parks and recreational purposes, as it would allow river foreshore access.
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