❓ A WA parliamentary question examines the financial arrangements and space allocation for Gotham Studios, an artist collective in William Street managed by the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, questioning the balance between cultural and commercial space. The response details past and proposed lease terms and justifies the commercial investment as necessary for affordability and activation of the Perth Cultural Centre.
AnsweredQoN 2565Legislative Assembly
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In relation to Gotham Studios’ artist spaces in William Street, under the control of the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, I ask:
(a) what area of studio space, and under what financial terms, has Gotham Studios been operating during the following financial years:
(i) 2006–2007;
(ii) 2007–2008;
(iii) 2008–2009; and
(iv) 2009–2010;
(b) what is the current area of space and financial arrangements being offered to Gotham Studios for future years; and
(c) as Gotham Studios forms a major part of the Cultural Centre, which is a place of culture rather than a commercial centre, why is the Minister permitting the growth of commercial space at the expense of cultural space in the buildings previously occupied by Gotham Studios?
(a) what area of studio space, and under what financial terms, has Gotham Studios been operating during the following financial years:
(i) 2006–2007;
(ii) 2007–2008;
(iii) 2008–2009; and
(iv) 2009–2010;
(b) what is the current area of space and financial arrangements being offered to Gotham Studios for future years; and
(c) as Gotham Studios forms a major part of the Cultural Centre, which is a place of culture rather than a commercial centre, why is the Minister permitting the growth of commercial space at the expense of cultural space in the buildings previously occupied by Gotham Studios?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
26 May 2010
Responded by
Minister for Planning
Response time
36 days
(a) (i - iii) 552m
2
at $20 280 per annum (excluding GST).
(iv) July to October 2009, 552m
2
at the equivalent of $20 280 per annum (excluding GST)
October 2009 to June 2010, 307m
2
Gotham is occupying the studios at the East Perth Power Station at a peppercorn rental of $1 per annum plus utilities.
(b) Under the terms of a proposed new lease for part Lot 20 William Street, Gotham will occupy 358m
2
(subject to survey) being majority of the first level and all of the second level. The lease term will be for five years at $26,850 for Year 1, $28 640 for Year 2 and $35 800 for Year 3 with CPI increases thereafter.
(c) The vision for William Street is to build on and enhance the area's unique identity, heritage and reputation for emerging fashion, entertainment, food and culture. The ground floor of the tenancy is a key site to activating the Perth Cultural Centre, connecting William Street with the space and strategically leasing it to a tenant that meets this objective will realise this vision.
To maintain affordability for creative tenancies in William Street, a level of commercial investment is required.
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at $20 280 per annum (excluding GST).
(iv) July to October 2009, 552m
2
at the equivalent of $20 280 per annum (excluding GST)
October 2009 to June 2010, 307m
2
Gotham is occupying the studios at the East Perth Power Station at a peppercorn rental of $1 per annum plus utilities.
(b) Under the terms of a proposed new lease for part Lot 20 William Street, Gotham will occupy 358m
2
(subject to survey) being majority of the first level and all of the second level. The lease term will be for five years at $26,850 for Year 1, $28 640 for Year 2 and $35 800 for Year 3 with CPI increases thereafter.
(c) The vision for William Street is to build on and enhance the area's unique identity, heritage and reputation for emerging fashion, entertainment, food and culture. The ground floor of the tenancy is a key site to activating the Perth Cultural Centre, connecting William Street with the space and strategically leasing it to a tenant that meets this objective will realise this vision.
To maintain affordability for creative tenancies in William Street, a level of commercial investment is required.
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