Page 2099 - Week 10 - Wednesday, 25 October 1989
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used to ferry heavy plant and equipment such as bulldozers and road rollers for agencies and authorities under ACT Government control.
The high usage of the prime mover is shown in that it travels 17 to 20,000 kilometres per year, and agencies and authorities rely heavily on this prime mover for their day-to-day operations and to avoid downtime with their plant and equipment between work sites.
Private hire of prime movers and floats in Canberra is limited, and delays of up to 48 hours can result if dependent on prime movers and floats from this source.
The high usage of the department's prime mover and float, reduction in downtime in ferrying plant and equipment, and competitive cost of operation make ownership of the prime mover and float financially attractive.
Metal Recycling
Mrs Grassby: Yesterday Mr Stefaniak asked the following question:
On 4 July 1989 I asked a question concerning the operations of a metal recycling yard in Newcastle Street, Fyshwick, run by Mr Ron Wanless. Would the Minister please inform me of whether the yard is still in operation or whether Mr Wanless has now ceased operating there? If so, what is the current situation with the yard, especially regarding the large amount of car bodies and wrecks that are lying in the yard?
My answer to the member's question is as follows: on Friday, 20 October 1989, Wanless Scrap Metal advised that Simsmetal were to acquire the company from that date and Simsmetal do not want to continue to service the contract. The termination clause in the contract requires either party to give four months' written notice of intention to terminate.
I expect the company to comply with this condition, and a letter was forwarded to the contractor requesting that the yard continue to operate until the matter of termination is resolved.
Staff from my department have inspected the yard and found that the yard is operating and the maximum number of cars allowed to be held on the site has not been exceeded.
Aspen Island
Mrs Grassby: Yesterday Mrs Nolan asked the following question:
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