Question regarding asbestos assessment, demolition commencement, and completion timeframe for the Princess Margaret Hospital demolition project. The Minister confirms asbestos investigations are underway and demolition is planned to begin by December 2020, pending investigation results and contractor procurement.

AnsweredQoN 2812Legislative Council
Asked
18 February 2020
Portfolio
Planning

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I refer to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority's plans for the demolition of Princess Margaret Hospital, and I ask: (a) has an asbestos assessment of the site been undertaken: (i) if yes to (a), will the Minister please table that assessment, if no, why not; (b) will the demolition of the site begin by December 2020; and (c) when does the Minister expect that demolition of this site will be completed?

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Answered
31 March 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
9 days
(a) Detailed asbestos investigations are currently underway.
(i) Not applicable
(b) Yes, subject to the results of the detail site investigations and procurement of a contractor.
(c) The demolition program will be determined following the procurement of a demolition contractor.

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