GOVERNMENT CAR PARK LAND, WALKERVILLE

410 The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (4 March 2008).

1. Prior to the sale of the northern carpark at the department's Walkerville site—

(a) was this land offered to any other government department and if not, why not; and

(b) was this land declared surplus to government requirements?

2. Why was the northern carpark declared surplus to departmental requirements when the department continues to operate at this site?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I provide the following information:

Question 1 (a)

In 2003, Corporation of the Town of Walkerville approached the department with a view to purchasing the land to form part of its 'Walkerville Town Centre Revitalisation Project'. On 2 September 2004 Cabinet approved the waiver of Premier and Cabinet Circular 114 (Purchase and Disposal of Government Real Property (including Crown Lands)) for other than community purposes and approved the sale of the land by direct negotiation with the Walkerville Council.

Question 1 (b)

The land was not declared surplus to government requirements.

Question 2

The land was not declared surplus to requirements.