House of Assembly
Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
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Parliament of South Australia
House of Assembly
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Torrens Parade Ground
Torrens Parade Ground
In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE
House of Assembly
Morphett
Torrens Parade Ground
In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (22 July 2014). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH
House of Assembly
Waite
Minister for Investment and Trade
Minister for Defence Industries
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Torrens Parade Ground
The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Minister for Investment and Trade, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans' Affairs): I have been advised:
The following table shows a breakdown of the current rental arrangements for veterans organisations.
| Tenant |
Lease Expiry |
Total Areas |
Rent review |
Total annual rental |
| Vietnam Veterans Associations |
2023 |
66m² |
CPI p/a |
$ 4,186 |
| RSL |
2023 |
495m² |
CPI p/a |
$ 26,178 |
| RAAF Association |
2023 |
275m² |
CPI p/a |
$ 15,023 |
Ex-service organisation tenants are liable for:
- Rentals per rates above.
- Electricity charges—steadily increasing common area electricity rose 20 per cent in 2013-14.
- Cleaning expenses—annual increased approximately 3-5 per cent.
- Miscellaneous tenant maintenance.
Maintaining Torrens Parade Ground, including place management, for continuing increased venue and grounds use is a liability to government of approximately $350,000 per annum.