Hon. Darren West asks about the safety assessment and replacement schedule of school roofs in the Agricultural Region. The Minister for Education confirms assessments have been done and lists schools scheduled for roof replacement in the 2015-16 financial year.

AnsweredQoN 498Legislative Council
Asked
7 May 2015
Portfolio
Education

QuestionView source ↗

SCHOOLS — PLASTER GLASS CEILINGS
498. Hon DARREN WEST to the
Minister for Education:
I refer to question 148 asked by the Leader of the Opposition
on 10 March and the schools located in the Agricultural Region.
(1) Has any
work been undertaken by the Department of Education or the Department of
Finance, Building Management and Works, to assess the safety of school roofs
that are in need of replacement?
(2) If yes to
(1), which schools have been identified as needing a new roof?
(3) When will
that work be undertaken?
(4) If no to
(1), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of this
question.
(1) Yes. It
should be noted that while no safety issues have been identified at these
schools, they have been identified for roof replacement as part of the
Department of Education's scheduled roof replacement program.
(2) Geraldton
Senior College, Carnamah District High School, Waggrakine Primary School,
Cunderdin District High School and Moora Primary School.
(3) It is
anticipated this work will be undertaken in the 2015–16 financial year.
(4) Not
applicable.

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