❓ Question regarding the design considerations for a new school building at Mount Hawthorn Primary School that led to the removal of a fig tree, and whether alternative designs were considered to retain the tree. The Minister details the design considerations and explains why the chosen design was preferred.
AnsweredQoN 448Legislative Council
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I refer to the design and location of the new school building to be added to the Mount Hawthorn Primary School, and I ask:
(a) were there any design considerations that required the fig tree to be removed;
(b) will the Minister please detail these design considerations;
(c) were any designs considered that included the retention of the fig tree;
(d) if no to (c), why not; and
(e) will the Minister explain why the chosen design was better than any alternates?
(a) were there any design considerations that required the fig tree to be removed;
(b) will the Minister please detail these design considerations;
(c) were any designs considered that included the retention of the fig tree;
(d) if no to (c), why not; and
(e) will the Minister explain why the chosen design was better than any alternates?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 December 2017
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
9 days
(b) The design considerations requiring the fig tree to be removed were: a two-storey building to meet the urgent need for increased student accommodation with proven design features for pre-primary students on a site with limited space; provision of seven classrooms, activity area and all associated amenities; incorporation of an open courtyard, which can be shared between the new building, the Education Support Centre and an existing teaching block; maintenance of sunlight to the playground throughout the year with no overshadowing during winter classrooms will receive winter sun and the roof form protects classrooms from direct summer sun; safety and security for students; and an acoustic buffer to the road for the classrooms and courtyard. (c) Yes. (d) Not applicable (e) The approved design was preferred due to the following: the location of the new building best meets fire safety requirements; placement of the building provides an opportunity to further complement and promote the partnership of the primary school and the Education Support Centre through the provision of an inclusive and safe play space; the orientation and design of the building facilitates the best universal access outcomes for the site; incorporation of both outdoor and indoor activity spaces located at the intersection of the planned buildings allows for greater and more flexible use of the additional space; and maximises the retention of existing trees, paths and access ways on site.
(d) Not applicable (e) The approved design was preferred due to the following: the location of the new building best meets fire safety requirements; placement of the building provides an opportunity to further complement and promote the partnership of the primary school and the Education Support Centre through the provision of an inclusive and safe play space; the orientation and design of the building facilitates the best universal access outcomes for the site; incorporation of both outdoor and indoor activity spaces located at the intersection of the planned buildings allows for greater and more flexible use of the additional space; and maximises the retention of existing trees, paths and access ways on site.
(e) The approved design was preferred due to the following: the location of the new building best meets fire safety requirements; placement of the building provides an opportunity to further complement and promote the partnership of the primary school and the Education Support Centre through the provision of an inclusive and safe play space; the orientation and design of the building facilitates the best universal access outcomes for the site; incorporation of both outdoor and indoor activity spaces located at the intersection of the planned buildings allows for greater and more flexible use of the additional space; and maximises the retention of existing trees, paths and access ways on site.
(d) Not applicable (e) The approved design was preferred due to the following: the location of the new building best meets fire safety requirements; placement of the building provides an opportunity to further complement and promote the partnership of the primary school and the Education Support Centre through the provision of an inclusive and safe play space; the orientation and design of the building facilitates the best universal access outcomes for the site; incorporation of both outdoor and indoor activity spaces located at the intersection of the planned buildings allows for greater and more flexible use of the additional space; and maximises the retention of existing trees, paths and access ways on site.
(e) The approved design was preferred due to the following: the location of the new building best meets fire safety requirements; placement of the building provides an opportunity to further complement and promote the partnership of the primary school and the Education Support Centre through the provision of an inclusive and safe play space; the orientation and design of the building facilitates the best universal access outcomes for the site; incorporation of both outdoor and indoor activity spaces located at the intersection of the planned buildings allows for greater and more flexible use of the additional space; and maximises the retention of existing trees, paths and access ways on site.
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