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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO 490
Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre
Mr Stefaniak - asked the Minister for Sport
In order to support the ACT sports requiring the use of an ice skating rink - Will the Minister give an undertaking to ensure that the Phillip Ice Skating Rink facility is maintained in at least its present form and that current agreements with users of that facility are maintained in order to retain ice skating and ice hockey as viable sports in the ACT.
Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
The Government considers that the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre is a valuable recreational facility for the general community.. and for the swimming, ice skating and ice hockey competitors particularly.
The Government is very proud of the contribution these athletes have made to the ACT and they can be assured that they have the Governments full support in ensuring that all sporting facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards for use by individuals and sporting groups.
The Government is not aware of any proposals to change the Phillip Centre as Mr Stefaniak appears to be suggesting and the Government would certainly not contemplate an application which would result in a loss of the pool and rink facilities.
The ice skaters and ice hockey team members can be assured of the Governments strong, continued support for the future viability of their sports.
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