Question On Notice No. 2812 asked in the Legislative Council on 18 February 2020 by Hon Alison Xamon
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Planning
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority's plans for the demolition of Princess Margaret Hospital, and I ask:
(a) has an asbestos assessment of the site been undertaken:
(i) if yes to (a), will the Minister please table that assessment, if no, why not;
(b) will the demolition of the site begin by December 2020; and
(c) when does the Minister expect that demolition of this site will be completed?
Answered on 31 March 2020
(a) Detailed asbestos investigations are currently underway.
(i) Not applicable
(b) Yes, subject to the results of the detail site investigations and procurement of a contractor.
(c) The demolition program will be determined following the procurement of a demolition contractor.