❓ Question regarding the future of the former Geraldton Sobering Up Centre, including its valuation, potential use for mental health services, and interest from other parties. The government plans to repurpose the site for a mental health step-up/step-down service.
AnsweredQoN 1815Legislative Council
Asked
6 December 2018
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
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I refer to the former Geraldton Sobering Up Centre located on Larkin Street, Geraldton, and I ask: (a) who has control and responsibility for the site; (b) what is the most recent valuation of the site including buildings; (c) what is the State Government’s plan with respect to the site; (d) is the site being considered a potential site for the mental health step-up step-down facility; (e) is the State Government exploring options to reinstate a Sobering Up Centre in Geraldton; and (f) has any other person or organisation approached the State Government with an interest in the site?
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Answered
14 March 2019
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
Response time
9 days
I am advised that:
(a) The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has responsibility for the site.
(b) A valuation provided to the MHC by Landgate on 1 July 2017, valued the total site at $1,050,000, of which the land is valued at $360,000 and buildings valued at $690,000.
(c) The Minister for Mental Health announced on 18 December 2018 that the State Government will repurpose this site to establish the Geraldton community mental health step up/step down service.
(d) Yes, refer to (c).
(e) No.
(f) Yes.
(a) The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has responsibility for the site.
(b) A valuation provided to the MHC by Landgate on 1 July 2017, valued the total site at $1,050,000, of which the land is valued at $360,000 and buildings valued at $690,000.
(c) The Minister for Mental Health announced on 18 December 2018 that the State Government will repurpose this site to establish the Geraldton community mental health step up/step down service.
(d) Yes, refer to (c).
(e) No.
(f) Yes.
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