Page 1201 - Week 07 - Tuesday, 22 August 1989
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Bruce Stadium
Mr Whalan: On 6 July 1989 Dr Kinloch asked the following question:
Is the Minister aware that the planned construction of an access road as part of the Bruce Stadium works will remove part of the main cycleway from Belconnen to O'Connor? If so, will the Minister give this Assembly an assurance that alternative arrangements will be made for the cycleway?
The proposed modifications to the warm-up track at Bruce will require closure of a short section of the O'Connor to Kaleen cyclepath. A temporary path through the Australian Institute of Sport will be signposted while construction work is under way, pending construction of an alternative permanent path.
Gazettal of the permanent path was considered by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the ACT on 15 May 1989 and the committee's recommendations will be tabled in the Commonwealth Parliament when it resumes on 15 August 1989. Once gazettal is finalised the work can commence on the replacement path. My colleague the Minister for Housing and Urban Services is aware of the need for satisfactory cycle access in this area and is currently examining the options for ensuring that the cyclepath network is properly maintained.
Radiotherapy Treatment
Mr Berry: Mr Humphries asked me the following question on 26 July 1989:
Is the Minister aware of the frequent breakdown of the radiotherapy machine at the Woden Valley Hospital used to treat cancer patients? What does the Minister intend to do about this deplorable situation? Is he prepared to replace the machine as a matter of priority?
The answer to the member's question is as follows:
Since June 1987, the radiotherapy linear accelerator at Woden Valley Hospital has been operational for 99 per cent of the scheduled time for patients. Any delays which have been experienced are below established delays in other institutions throughout Australia. I consider the dedication of the technical staff at Woden Valley Hospital ensures that patient inconvenience is minimal.
The linear accelerator at Woden Valley Hospital has a comprehensive preventive maintenance routine. It includes the manufacturer's recommended daily maintenance schedule,
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