A Western Australian parliamentary question seeks information regarding the ownership, costs, and refurbishment history of Mineral House, the building housing the Department of Mines and Petroleum. The response clarifies ownership and provides details on maintenance and refurbishment.

AnsweredQoN 1291Legislative Council
Asked
17 June 2014
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Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to Mineral House, situated at 100 Plain
Street, East Perth, and I ask: (a) is
Mineral House leased to the Government; (b) if yes to (a), how much does it cost per annum; (c) if
no to (a), did the Government purchase Mineral House; (d) if
yes to (c), in what year and at what cost; (e) what are the ongoing maintenance costs for
Mineral House on average per annum; (f) has Mineral House undergone a refurbishment and/or renovation; and (g) if
yes to (f): (i) in what year(s); (ii) what was the type of refurbishment and/or
renovation; and (iii) what was the cost for each type of
refurbishment and/or renovation?

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Answered
19 August 2014
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
63 days
The Department of Mines and Petroleum advises:
(a)
No
(b)
Not applicable
(c)
No
(d)
Not applicable
(e)
$344 500
(f)
Yes
(g)
(i)
During 1989-90 and 2010-2011 financial years.
(ii)
Level 10 Mineral House North and Levels 6 Mineral House North and South were refurbished to accommodate additional staff.
(iii)
$60 000 and $890 282.

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