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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 801 asked in the Legislative Council on 9 August 2022 by Hon Martin Aldridge

Question Directed to the: Minister for Emergency Services
Parliament: 41 Session: 1


Question

(1) I refer to the former Merredin Fire Station located at 28 Bates Street Merredin and I ask: Is the building under care and control of Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)?
(2) on what date was the building vacated by the Merredin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service?
(3) has the building been utilised for any other purpose since the date identified in (2) and if so, please detail the dates and usage?
(4) what is the annual costs incurred by DFES in retaining the building?
(5) since the building has been vacated by the Merredin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service what maintenance costs have been incurred by DFES?
(6) please detail the annual maintenance that is undertaken to ensure the integrity of the heritage listed building?
(7) are there any plans to repurpose or to dispose of the building?

Answered on 20 September 2022

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:

(1)        Yes

(2)        October 2008

(3)        No

(4)        $2,184.44 for the 2021/22 financial year

(5)        $30,618

(6)        Cleaning of gutters and downpipes, termite and pest inspection and ground maintenance. 

(7)        The property is owned by DFES and registered for disposal.