❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about land acquisition by the WA Planning Commission along the proposed MAX light rail route. The Minister confirms one purchase and discussions with the Department of Transport.
AnsweredQoN 1164Legislative Council
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(1) Since 1 July 2011, has any agency in the Minister's portfolio purchased or acquired any land along the proposed route for the MAX light rail? (2) If yes to (1), for each parcel of land: (a) what was the address of the land purchased or acquired; (b) what was the purpose of the purchase; (c) who was the land purchased or acquired from; and (d) what was the cost of the purchase? (3) Has any work been undertaken on any property since it was purchased or acquired? (4) If yes to (3), for each parcel of land: (a) what work was undertaken; (b) what was the purpose of the work; (c) what was the cost of the work undertaken; and (d) where did the funding for the work come from? (5) Has any agency held any discussions with any other party or agency about purchasing or acquiring any land along the proposed route? (6) If yes to (5), for each parcel of land: (a) what was nature of the discussions; (b) what were the addresses of any land discussed; (c) what was the intended purpose of the land discussed; and (d) what is the estimated value of any land?
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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
49 days
(1)
Yes - the Western Australian Planning Commission
(2)
(a) 70 Thomas Street, West Perth (whole property)
(b) Other Regional Roads - Thomas Street (Metropolitan Region Scheme)
(c) 70 Thomas Street Pty Ltd
(d) $3 025 000
(3)
No
(4)
Not applicable
(5)
Discussions have been held with the Department of Transport in respect of the general manner in which land that may be required for the MAX light rail may be protected and acquisition/compensation responsibilities.
(6)
(a)-(d) Not applicable
Yes - the Western Australian Planning Commission
(2)
(a) 70 Thomas Street, West Perth (whole property)
(b) Other Regional Roads - Thomas Street (Metropolitan Region Scheme)
(c) 70 Thomas Street Pty Ltd
(d) $3 025 000
(3)
No
(4)
Not applicable
(5)
Discussions have been held with the Department of Transport in respect of the general manner in which land that may be required for the MAX light rail may be protected and acquisition/compensation responsibilities.
(6)
(a)-(d) Not applicable
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