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MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO 905
Housing Trust Properties - Currong Flats Ground Floor
MR CORNWELL: Asked the Minister for Housing and Community Services -
In relation to accommodation leased to the Federal Department of Health on the
ground floor of Currong Flats, Braddon -
(1) What was the original purpose of Healths occupancy.
(2) Were any toxic or dangerous substances in use.
(3) How long have the premises been vacant.
(4) What is the expiry date of the lease.
(5) How much rent is paid per month for these premises.
(6) Is any attempt being made to renegotiate the lease for earlier termination.
(7) What future use, if any, is intended for the space.
(8) How many square metres of space is involved and what equipment (eg air conditioning, kitchen equipment) is still in place and in serviceable condition.
MR CONNOLLY: The answer to the Members question is as follows-
(1) The primary function was to check the sterility of pharmaceutical and biological goods supplied to the Australian community.
(2) Not to the knowledge of the Housing Trust.
(3) The premises are still occupied by the National Biological Standards Laboratory.
(4) 60 days after alternative premises have been acquired by the Commonwealth for the National Biological Standards Laboratory.
(5) $2,490 per month.
(6) No.
(7) The Housing Trust is currently carrying out studies to determine the most feasible and cost effective usage of the area.
(8) 391.6 square metres of space. There are 5 air conditioners, the property of the National Biological Standards Laboratory.
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