❓ Question on Notice regarding visitor numbers to the Swan Bells Perth, including free entry numbers and the impact of Elizabeth Quay construction. The answer provides visitation data and mentions collaboration with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.
AnsweredQoN 1561Legislative Assembly
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(1) What were the visitor numbers to the Swan Bells Perth in the following years: (a) 2011; (b) 2012; and (c) 2013 to date? (2) Of those visitors, how many entered the venue for free in the following years: (a) 2011; (b) 2012; and (c) 2013 to date? (3) Is the work on Elizabeth Quay having an effect on visitor numbers to the Swan Bells Perth: (a) if yes, how have the numbers been affected; and (b) if yes, what steps is the government taking to maintain visitor numbers to this venue whilst work is being carried out on Elizabeth Quay?
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Answered
3 December 2013
Responded by
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
33 days
(1)(a-c) Visitor numbers to the Swan Bells are reported on a financial year basis and are as follows:
2010/11: 63,732
2011/12: 60,156
2012/13 : 54,210
2013/14 (as at 31 October 2013): 17,883
(2)(a-c) Number of visitors who entered the Swan Bells for free are as follows:
2010/11: 11,798
2011/12: 9,852
2012/13: 6,112
2013/14 (as at 31 October 2013): 1,130 (Note; data for free visitation for this financial year is approximate as this is audited on an annual basis)
(3)(a-b) The Swan Bells Foundation is working closely with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority on place activation projects and promotions within Barrack Square. The initiatives aim to stimulate visitation to the precinct and The Bell Tower. For details of these initiatives please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on notice 1556.
2010/11: 63,732
2011/12: 60,156
2012/13 : 54,210
2013/14 (as at 31 October 2013): 17,883
(2)(a-c) Number of visitors who entered the Swan Bells for free are as follows:
2010/11: 11,798
2011/12: 9,852
2012/13: 6,112
2013/14 (as at 31 October 2013): 1,130 (Note; data for free visitation for this financial year is approximate as this is audited on an annual basis)
(3)(a-b) The Swan Bells Foundation is working closely with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority on place activation projects and promotions within Barrack Square. The initiatives aim to stimulate visitation to the precinct and The Bell Tower. For details of these initiatives please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on notice 1556.
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