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MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
Griffin Centre
QUESTION N0. 141
Ms Follett - asked the Minister for Finance and Urban Scrvices
Why has the Minister called for a review of the use of the Griffin Centre rite when extensive. revis:c of this use has been carried oat over the last four years by th;:- former National Capital Development Commission and the In Internet- Territory Planning Authority - revision that has resulted in the Griffin Centre site being formalised as a community facility precinct and confirmed as such.
Mr Duby - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
The Covernmont, announced its intentions with respect to the future of the Criffin Centre on 5 June local, when t*,-,e Chiof Minister announced it has given in principle support far the construction of a community centre in the vicinity of the existing Griffin Centre which will incorporate activities undertaken by the occupants of the emitting centre.
Whon I met with repro e. av5.... ACT .(l of 2ataaut ^. s of -,he ACT Council of Cultural
Societies which manages the Griffin Cent=e, I told them that a
long term commitment could not be made until the Canberra Times
site was resolved.
At that meeting, I proposed a working group to consider the future of the site. This group was to, coordinate Covernme.-t agencieslinput with respect to the future of- the site.
Since that meeting with .e Council there has 1-been extensive discussions with representatives of the Centre users. The views of the Friends of the Griffin Centre and the council have been incorporated into the decision making process. There will be further consultation to finalise the planning and design. aspects of the proposed :yew centre.
The Interim Territory Planning Authority and the Office of Industry and Development will jointly prepare a development plan. for this precinct in consultation with my Department and the Housing and Community Services Bureau. As the Chief Minister announced, that plan will be made available for public comment.
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