Page 980 - Week 04 - Wednesday, 17 June 1992
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Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
(1) There are approximately 54,000 sq. metres of floor space in
existing buildings on Acton Peninsula comprised of the H
Block/Isolation Ward, North Block (Obstetrics),) Block, Sylvia
Curley House complex, Tower/Podium complex, Childcare Centre,
Bennett House and two residences. The Department of Urban
Services controls approximately 37,050 sq. metres, which
comprises the Childcare Centre (450 sq m), Bennett House
(3,400 sq m) the Tower/Podium complex (32,400 sq m), and
J Block (800 sq m).
(2) and (3) Approximately 7,500 sq. metres of the floor space controlled by Urban Services is currently being used. Of that floorspace, 2,550 sq. metres of floor space is let to paying tenants. The remainder is occupied by Department of Health (4,550 sq. m) and Department of Urban Services (400 sq. m).
(4) The majority of the space controlled by Urban Services could not be let commercially or occupied by, the ACT Government Service without substantial modification. The decision to implement the hospitals redevelopment program resulted in part from the need to substantially refurbish the Acton Peninsula buildings to bring them to current building standards.
The buildings were purpose built for hospital use. The physical structure and layout of the buildings may be suitable for office use but require at the minimum substantial upgrading of electrical services, toilet facilities, floor coverings and internal fitout to make them suitable for commercial office use. Options for future use of the site are being considered.
Funds were provided in the 1991/92 Budget to refurbish the Childcare Centre for use as an ACT Government Service workbased childcare facility, and that refurbishment is currently proceeding. J Block is unsuitable for further occupation and is programmed for demolition.
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