Committee Function
A Select Committee of the Legislative Council has been established to inquire into and report on the State Government’s proposed sale and redevelopment of the Glenside Hospital site with specific reference to -
(a) The effect of the delivery of services by the proposed co-location of mental health, drug and alcohol, rural, regional and State-wide services and the possible security implications;
(b) The effect of the proposed sale of 42% of the site and its impact on the amenity and enjoyment of open space for patients and the public, biodiversity, conservation and significant trees;
(c) The impact of the reduction of available land for more supported accommodation;
(d) The effect of the proposed sale of precincts 3, 4 and 5 as identified in the State Government’s Concept Master Plan for the site and its possible effect on access to the site and traffic management generally;
(e) The proposed sale of precinct 4 by private sale to a preferred purchaser; and
(f) Other matters that the Committee considers relevant.