Page 345 - Week 02 - Tuesday, 23 February 1993
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Subsequently, I sought two other comments. One was a legal comment about what action we could take, and I had that fairly rapidly. Secondly, I sought archaeological advice from the person who drew up the details of what was on that site and assessed its importance. That advice has taken a deal of time to get. I understand that the gentleman was away at the time, perhaps on holidays, and it took a little time for him to come back, and the archaeological report has only just been received.
I want to assess that report, with the legal steps I may take. I want also to talk to the Ngunnawal Land Council to assess carefully what their views are. When that has occurred, I will be in a position to indicate what precise action I will take. It has taken a little longer than I expected, but that is because I needed to be quite clear what I was doing and to see that archaeological report in particular.
Belconnen Basketball Centre - Parking
MR WESTENDE: My question without notice is directed to the Minister for Urban Services. Will the Minister indicate why no parking has been provided for the ACT Basketball Inc. headquarters in Oatley Court, Belconnen, and whether this is a breach of the building regulations? Does the Minister accept that the lack of dedicated parking for patrons of the basketball centre is creating problems for nearby traders, particularly the Thai Rama restaurant, as well as for the basketball centre itself? Will the Minister undertake to rectify the matter as a matter of urgency?
MR CONNOLLY: The issue of parking space design or change for buildings is an issue for my colleague the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning, and Mr Wood has assured me that I can assure you that he will provide the details of that on notice. On the issue of rectification of the instant problem, the secretary of my department has the matter in hand. We will be trying to introduce a parking regime which will allow the local traders to ensure that people using the basketball courts park up the road a little and walk a little way to their game - which would not seem to be beyond the fitness of people who are going out to play basketball - so that the traders can get their customers in. It will mean putting in either hour or half-hour parking restrictions, and that matter is in hand. I expect that the first step will be a parking survey of the traders, trying to get a comprehensive view of what they want.
Griffith Primary School
MR CORNWELL: Madam Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister for Education and Training. I ask: What is the current enrolment at Griffith Primary School? Has any decision yet been taken on its future?
MR WOOD: Madam Speaker, the enrolment yesterday was 34; I do not recall what the enrolment is today. Mr Cornwell may know that there is a further meeting of parents tonight, which I will also attend, during which we will discuss the options that are available to us all as we consider what is in the best interests of the students.
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