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MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1160

School Facilities - Gungahlin

MR CORNWELL - asked the Minister for Education and Training on notice on 22 February 1994:

In relation to the sharing of school facilities in Gungahlin -

(1) Has any expression of interest been received from the non-Catholic non-Government school sector.

(2) Has an approach been made to the sector seeking involvement in the project and if not, why not.

MR WOOD - the answer to Mr Cornwells question is:

(1) Initial expressions of interest in Gungahlin school sites have been received from the non-Catholic non-government school sector regarding the joint location of schools in Gungahlin and possible sharing of school facilities.

(2) A public meeting was held about the Nicholls shared facility proposal last year to which various church organisations were invited. These organisations were requested to advise either the Department of Education and Training or the ACT Planning Authority if they were interested in a shared facility arrangement in Gungahlin.

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