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Wednesday, 30 October 1996
Page: 6248

(Question No. 788)


Mr Nairn asked the Minister for Administrative Services, upon notice, on 19 September 1996:

What are the Government's intentions for the future of (a) Casey House and (b) Scarborough House in Canberra.


Mr Jull —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(a) The Government is currently seeking public expressions of interest for Casey House with the intention of leasing the building on a long-term basis conditional on its heritage values being maintained. Casey House will be leased in its current condition and at a fair market rent that reflects that condition.

(b) Scarborough House is currently part of a construction project approved by Government in March 1995. This project comprises the construction of a new office building in Phillip (Discovery House) and the refurbishment of Scarborough House. Discovery House is under construction and due for completion in February 1997. At that time elements of the tenant of Scarborough House, Australian Industrial Property Organisation (AIPO), will move into Discovery House. Scarborough House will then undergo an extensive refurbishment which is due for completion by March 1998. The remainder of AIPO, currently located in Tuggeranong and several buildings in Phillip, will then move into Scarborough House.