❓ Question regarding the closure of the Western Australia Museum due to asbestos concerns, temporary housing of exhibitions, and funding for a new museum. The Minister's response addresses the reasons for closure, temporary locations, costs, and allocated funds.
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The asbestos scare at the Western Australia Museum has resulted in the closure of significant collections, including the Aboriginal exhibition. (1) Why has the Government closed the building and therefore denied the public access to significant exhibitions if there is no asbestos contamination or risk to staff or the public? (2) Where will the exhibitions be housed temporarily, and for how long? (3) What is the expected cost of the temporary housing of the exhibitions? (4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(1) Why has the Government closed the building and therefore denied the public access to significant exhibitions if there is no asbestos contamination or risk to staff or the public? (2) Where will the exhibitions be housed temporarily, and for how long? (3) What is the expected cost of the temporary housing of the exhibitions? (4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(2) Where will the exhibitions be housed temporarily, and for how long? (3) What is the expected cost of the temporary housing of the exhibitions? (4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(3) What is the expected cost of the temporary housing of the exhibitions? (4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(1) Why has the Government closed the building and therefore denied the public access to significant exhibitions if there is no asbestos contamination or risk to staff or the public? (2) Where will the exhibitions be housed temporarily, and for how long? (3) What is the expected cost of the temporary housing of the exhibitions? (4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(2) Where will the exhibitions be housed temporarily, and for how long? (3) What is the expected cost of the temporary housing of the exhibitions? (4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(3) What is the expected cost of the temporary housing of the exhibitions? (4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(4) How much money has the Government set aside for a new Museum? (5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(5) Is it correct that the Government has allocated $1 million to the Museum to resolve the issues at the Museum and to plan a future building? If so, how much of the $1 million has been spent on the purpose for which it was allocated and what plans have been made? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(1) I thank the Opposition for its interest in this issue, which was known to the previous Government for two terms and was not acted upon. Since our Government was elected and became aware of the problems at the Museum, appropriate risk management procedures have been put in place to ensure that members of the public and the staff are not exposed to unnecessary risk. An event at the Museum on 10 February this year, although not compromising immediate safety of the building, increased the risk. Therefore, a decision was made to start the work of packing up the exhibits in the Museum for transfer to a temporary facility and ultimately to a permanent home. Any alternative for relocation or remediation of the building will require the storage and movement of the collection to a temporary facility. (2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(2) The Katta Djinoong Aboriginal gallery will be housed in the Beaufort Street wing of the Perth site of the Museum. The shop has already been moved to the Beaufort Street wing. A number of alternative proposals to allow for ongoing public access to the remainder of the collections housed at Francis Street are being evaluated. (3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(3) The cost of temporary housing is in the process of being finalised. (4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(4) The Government has provided $1 million for planning for the new Museum. When a detailed redevelopment strategy is formulated, the Government will consider funding requirements. (5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
(5) Yes. As at 7 March 2003, the Museum had expended $168 970 on planning for the redevelopment. The minister will receive a preliminary plan for the Perth site by the end of March.
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