McGowan defends $1 price tag for East Perth power station despite Landgate analysis
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Premier Mark McGowan has defended a controversial deal with two of the state’s wealthiest businessmen that could see the East Perth power station land sold for just $1.
Works at the derelict site could begin as early as next year but details of negotiations between the government and billionaires Kerry Stokes and Andrew Forrest remain shrouded in secrecy.
An artist’s impression of the East Perth power station redevelopment.
Speaking to 6PR’s Liam Bartlett on Wednesday, Mr McGowan said the $1 valuation hadn’t been committed to, but would not reveal how much the businessmen would fork out for the site.
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