❓ Question regarding the Perth Waterfront project's construction timeline, impact on Supreme Court Gardens, and the future of the heritage-listed Florence Hummerston building. The answer is largely political, attacking the previous Labor government's record.
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PERTH WATERFRONT PROJECT
A lot of interest has been shown following the government’s landmark commitment of $270 million to the waterfront project—a real project with real design and real money. I am interested in the specifics of the project. Will the minister please update the house on the time for construction of this important city-changing project, what will happen to the existing Supreme Court Gardens and what will happen to the Florence Hummerston building—now known as the Grand Palace Chinese Restaurant—which I believe is heritage listed? Mr J.H.D. DAY
A lot of interest has been shown following the government’s landmark commitment of $270 million to the waterfront project—a real project with real design and real money. I am interested in the specifics of the project. Will the minister please update the house on the time for construction of this important city-changing project, what will happen to the existing Supreme Court Gardens and what will happen to the Florence Hummerston building—now known as the Grand Palace Chinese Restaurant—which I believe is heritage listed? Mr J.H.D. DAY
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I am very happy to provide some additional information about the Perth waterfront project, which, as the Premier said, is actually happening. As an aside, I am — Mr E.S. Ripper : It might happen in a year’s time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I am very happy to provide some additional information about the Perth waterfront project, which, as the Premier said, is actually happening. As an aside, I am — Mr E.S. Ripper : It might happen in a year’s time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
I am very happy to provide some additional information about the Perth waterfront project, which, as the Premier said, is actually happening. As an aside, I am — Mr E.S. Ripper : It might happen in a year’s time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr E.S. Ripper : It might happen in a year’s time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I am very happy to provide some additional information about the Perth waterfront project, which, as the Premier said, is actually happening. As an aside, I am — Mr E.S. Ripper : It might happen in a year’s time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
I am very happy to provide some additional information about the Perth waterfront project, which, as the Premier said, is actually happening. As an aside, I am — Mr E.S. Ripper : It might happen in a year’s time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr E.S. Ripper : It might happen in a year’s time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is happening now. When these major projects are undertaken, it is necessary to do some detailed design work, preparation and specifications, and contracts go out to tender and all that sort of thing. I know that the Labor government had a different approach, and maybe it did not realise that these sorts of processes were needed—for example, for the arena project. Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : The member for Perth should be absolutely delighted that this project is happening in his electorate. Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde : No, I am delighted with your city-centric government! Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : There is nervousness from the Leader of the Opposition that we are pork-barrelling the member for Perth’s electorate so much that it is making him too secure in his seat and may cause more instability in the Labor Party. We would not want that, but we do want this project to happen. It is interesting to hear the tunnel referred to, because I have been in this place long enough to remember the negativity and the opposition that was shown by the Labor Party — Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Not from me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was certainly shown by the Labor opposition of the day back in the 1990s when the coalition government made the decision to go ahead with the construction of the Northbridge tunnel. It was strongly opposed. There was negativity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Never by me. Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : There was obstruction all along the way. So it is very interesting that the Leader of the Opposition is now trying to distance himself from that approach to the construction of the tunnel, but we see a similar degree of negativity coming through in relation to the waterfront project. I can understand the scepticism of the Leader of the Opposition, who said yesterday that this government has had six announcements. I think that is overstating it a bit, but we have had a couple, because we have been making progress along the way. Then he went on to say — … but there’s been no construction. Even with today’s announcement there’ll be no construction for a year. As I have explained, it is necessary to undertake the preparatory work, which has been going on for the last two and a quarter years and will continue over the next 12 months through to the end of this year. But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
But let us have a look at what the then Premier said and the record of the Labor government in relation to this project. In February — Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde : Answer the question. He asked you about a heritage building. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I am coming to it. We need the background to appreciate the scope of this project as a whole. An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
An opposition member interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : This probably will be a little sensitive. In February 2008 the then Premier, Alan Carpenter, was referred to in a media statement as follows — Speaking at a business lunch today, Mr Carpenter unveiled the stunning concept designs for the Perth Waterfront project, set to create an exciting business, tourism, residential, entertainment and activity hub for locals and visitors to enjoy. That is exactly what is finally happening. That is what the then Premier said in February 2008, but where did his government get to? It never got to the stage of actually doing what this government is doing and following through on the project and allocating the funding. In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
In his question the member for Mount Lawley referred to a couple of other aspects of this project. One is the performance stage, which is located on The Esplanade and used on quite a regular basis. The Esplanade as a whole is used for major outdoor performance events such as the WA Symphony Orchestra’s annual outdoor concert in December each year, Anzac Day parades — Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is used for carols by candlelight, usually in the Supreme Court Gardens. That will continue. I will come back to the Supreme Court Gardens. The Esplanade is also used currently for the Perth International Arts Festival and Beck’s Music Box, for example. As part of this project—it is included in the funding—we will construct a new performance stage in the Supreme Court Gardens, and the Supreme Court Gardens will be approved in the landscaping. Other upgrading will be done so that it will become the major outdoor performance event space for Perth. After the end of this year, Anzac Day parades and other major events will be held in the Supreme Court Gardens. That has been thought of as part of this project. The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
The other aspect is the Florence Hummerston building, which is heritage listed and which incorporates a Chinese restaurant. It was built in 1928 and has had a variety of uses over the years, including, I understand, as a childcare centre. As I said, it is heritage listed. Funding is also included in this project for that building to be relocated to the Supreme Court Gardens. That will occur. There is currently consultation — Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.N. Hyde : What does the Heritage Council say about relocation? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I was just about to come to that. The member for Perth is ahead of me; he is demonstrating his credentials as shadow Minister for Planning. I am delighted about that. The Department of Planning is liaising with the Heritage Council of Western Australia on the location of the Florence Hummerston building within the Supreme Court Gardens. I am sure that agreement will be reached in the relatively near future. That is all being thought of as part of this project. It is being funded within the $270 million and is another example of the fact that this project is happening.
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