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MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
Griffin Centre
QUESTION NO. 142
Ms Follett - asked the Minister for Tenancy and Urban Services
In view of the Ministers answer to a question without notice by Mr Moore or. 24 April that he would not grant a ten year lease on the Griffin Centre to the Council of Cultural Societies because he "could not give any guarantee "hat the Griffin Centre - the bricks arid mortar that are on the site would be there in ten years time" can the Minister advise
(1) Whether there are any proposals under consideration to demolish the building, or sail or exchange the site with any other party.
(2j If the Council of Cultural Societies is prepared to accept a tea year lease of the existing building and site, without the guarantee the Minister referred to, will the Government Issue the necessary lease.
Mr Duby - the answer to the Members question is ac follows:
(1j As I referred to in my response to question 141 the Government has giver. in principle support for the construction of a community,centre in the vicinity of the existing Griffin Centre.
The current Griffin Centre has reached the end of its economic life. It requires extensive repairs. There are over $300,000 worth of external repairs required. The building was not designed for community use and does mat meet the requirements of its users.
The proposal to construct a new centre will ensure the community has access to a :.::: gore built facility designed for their needs. The occupants of the Griffin Centre will retain their current accommodation whilst this project is developed.
(2j Given the Governments announcement of 5 June 1990, it is not appropriate to issue a long term lease for the.current building. :de are in the process of formalising the current management arrangements for the Centre which will remain in place until the longer tern arrangements are entered into with a now facility.
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