Question On Notice No. 2687 asked in the Legislative Council on 19 November 2019 by Hon Michael Mischin
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Minister for Heritage
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
(1) I refer to the Merredin Railway Water Tank, bearing the advertisement "Kalgoorlie Bitter", and ask:
(a) what steps are being taken to preserve and retain the tank or ensure its replacement with a suitable representation; and
(b) what contribution is the Government prepared to make towards the cost of preserving or replacing the tank?
(2) If the Government is not prepared to make any financial or other contribution towards preserving or replacing this item of local heritage, why not?
Answered on 5 December 2019
(1-2) The Public Transport Authority (PTA), the owner of the Water Tank, is working with the Shire of Merredin in respect of the Water Tank.
A number of alternatives are currently being considered, including retaining the tower in situ. The Heritage Council has advised the PTA that if this is not possible, an interpretation to the same size, scale and location with the ‘Kalgoorlie Bitter’ signwriting is required.