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MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

Kingston Bus Depot

QUESTION NO. 169

Mrs Grassby - asked the Minister for Finance and Urban Services -

(1) Is the figure of $1.3 million quoted in the Canberra Times as the amount necessary to refurbish the ACTION Bus Depot at Kingston correct. If not, what is the correct figure for refurbishment of this site.

(2) What work would need to be undertaken in any such refurbishment.

(3) What costs and savings are involved in the transfer of the bus depot from Kingston to Tuggeranong.

Mr Duby - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) The figure of $1.3 million relates to refurbishment of both the Kingston bus depot and workshop facilities.

(2) The main items of work required include:

- major repairs and modifications to the lubritorium building;

- installation of a chassis wash facility; and

- installation of anupgraded fuelling facility.

(3) The exact costs and savings from relocation of the Kingston facilities will not be known until final relocation plans including timing of the move - are settled following discussions with the staff involved.

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