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MINISTER FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE ON 12 MARCH 1991

Weston Creek Health Centre

MR MOORE -Asked the Minister for Health Education and the Arts :

How much money was spent by the Government on alterations to

Weston Creek Health Centre in preparation for the movement of the

Therapy Centre before the move was aborted because of a tenant,

Dr Reeve, could not be moved? And, why did the Ministry not

check Dr Reeves lease before work began?

MR HUMPHRIES -The answer to Mr Moores question is :

Some work was commenced on the re-fit for the move of the Therapy

Centre. This construction work, which commenced as part of the

Therapy Centre, has been incorporated into construction

requirements for the Independent Living Centre. No extra cost

was involved.

The move of the Therapy Centre was not possible because of delays

caused by picket action at South Curtin and Weston Creek.

Negotiations with Dr Reeve have been proceeding since it was

decided that the Independent Living Centre would relocate to

Weston Creek.

Although there was no legal base why Dr Reeve could not be moved,

I decided, that negotiation was a better method than legal means.

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