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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2008 Week 08 Hansard (Thursday, 7 August 2008) . . Page.. 3130 ..

Multi unit residential dwellings (Class Two buildings) – BCA Volume One

The provision for light and ventilation for a Class Two dwelling are specified in Volume 2, Section F, Part F4 Light and Ventilation. The provisions for light and ventilation are similar to those for a Class One dwelling for artificial light and mechanical ventilation of bathrooms. Where natural ventilation is not provided, a mechanical ventilation or air conditioning system must be provided in accordance with AS/NZS 3666.1.

• Natural lighting and ventilation requirements are regulated under the Building Act 2004 through the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and are presently as outlined in response to question 1

Planning—community amenities

(Question No 2087)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Planning, upon notice, on 17 June 2008:

• Is the ACT Planning and Land Authority required to take into account the reduction of community amenities, for example the loss of community shops as at Giralang, when considering development applications;

• Does lack of adherence to this requirement provide a basis for ministerial intervention in the development approval process.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

• Yes.

• N/A.

Alexander Maconochie Centre—kitchen

(Question No 2088)

Mr Seselja asked the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 17 June 2008:

• How much (a) has been spent on or (b) is budgeted for the services of a kitchen consultant during the design, documentation and construction phase of the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC);

• What services does the kitchen consultant provide;

• What is the estimated itemised cost of providing kitchen facilities at the AMC.

Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

• No cost was involved.

• Stuart Walsh, the Dean of the Catering Faculty at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) provided verbal advice on the plans and the suitability of the kitchen facilities

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