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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
The following answers to questions were provided:
Asbestos Removal
Mrs Grassby: On 19 October Mr Stefaniak asked the following supplementary question relating to the removal of asbestos cement sheeting:
... when can we expect that review [of removal procedures] to be completed and will the Minister justify what she refers to as "a minor cost"? On my information, it is a potentially huge cost.
My answer to the member's question is as follows: there has already been a lot of discussion on new procedures between my department and the relevant union and industry bodies. There remains a difference of view which needs to be resolved as far as possible to complete the review of the policy. Further consultations with industry and unions are expected to take another fortnight.
To implement the policy, it is anticipated that a regulation to the Building Act is required and a further month would be necessary to see the regulation made. With respect to the cost of the removal of asbestos cement sheeting, current estimates vary from less than $400 for a bathroom renovation or eaves removal to about $2,000 for removal of all sheeting from a typical house. This cost is relatively minor in comparison with the total cost of related building work. Any relaxation of the procedures will apply only to domestic quantities of asbestos cement sheeting.
Road Upgrading
Mrs Grassby: On 19 October 1989 Mr Jensen asked the following questions:
I have received some representations concerning the poor condition of the Fairlight and Mountain Creek Roads in the Uriarra Crossing area. Can the Minister advise when much-needed improvements to these roads will be undertaken?
I have another question to the Minister for Housing and Urban Services on a related matter. It refers to the condition of the Boboyan Road, which links the ACT to Adaminaby from the Naas Valley and Tharwa. As this road has considerable tourist potential and is currently in a deplorable condition, could the Minister advise when the road will be upgraded, and preferably sealed, to the border?
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