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regarding this matter, (a) how were the expressions of community interest referred to in document 000316 sought from the public and in which publications was this process made public, (b) from whom were expressions of interest sought, (c) which community/cultural groups provided expressions of interest, (d) how were the expressions of interest assessed, and by whom, (e) how and when were unsuccessful expressions of interest notified of the result, (f) how and when was the successful expression of interest notified, (g) were any expressions of interest given an opportunity to refine their applications, (h) did Megalo submit an expression of interest during this process and (i) which expressions of interest were short-listed for further consideration.
(2) Can the Minister provide documentary evidence of the answers to parts (1)(a) to (1)(i).
Ms Burch: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) In 2010, the then Department of Land and Property Services (LAPS) was funded and directed to develop a design to relocate Megalo Print Workshop to the Fitters’ Workshop. This followed 22 months of public discussion about the value of the building as a venue for musical performances.
The LAPS design study involved consultation and in April 2010 included approximately 30 people, principally from ACT Heritage (Council and officials), artsACT, Land Development Authority (LDA) officials, ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA officials), Ministerial staff, and private architects.
Further consultation continued throughout the year as the architectural team undertook their design work. A further meeting is documented,
15 September 2010, with officials and Members from the ACT Heritage Council; LDA heritage architect consultant Phillip Leeson; artsACT; Procurement Solutions; and LAPS. This consultation meeting concerned heritage issues for the Fitters’ Workshop and the Kingston Heritage precinct.
LAPS had been directed to undertake the design documentation and, as such, did not undertake consultation on any use for Fitters’ Workshop other than the relocation of Megalo Print Workshop.
(2) Documentation for the consultations referred to in question one are answered within the material provided in response to the Fitters’ Workshop Freedom of Information request.
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