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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO 1428
Car Parks - Parking of Buildings
Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning
1. For how long was/has a house been parked off Brown Street, Yarralumla, in a waterfront carpark?
2. Is it intended to move the building and if so, when?
3. What permission is required to park buildings in carparks and for how long are they permitted to remain there?
4. What security exists to protect such properties from vandalism and who is liable in the extent of damage?
Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
1. The Australian Sports Commission, which leases the carpark, has advised that the house section was placed in the carpark on 11 July, and remained there until early October. The Commission was under the impression that the carpark was a public facility, and had not been aware it could have prevented the placing of the house section in the carpark.
2. The section of house which had been in the carpark off Brown Street was moved to the verge of Novar Street opposite Bailey Place in early October. It was moved from this location on 24 October. There is a number of houses from Yarralumla being relocated in sections, which is proceeding at present. It is understood that they are being removed to Michelago.
3. Permission from City Parks Administration is required to store buildings in transit in carparks which are within road reserves or in parkland. The length oz stay is limited to the minimum necessary to relocate the building. City Parks Administration exercises its discretion in these matters.
4. Security for the houses is the responsibility of the owner, who is also responsible for damage caused to them. Damage arising from the buildings is also the responsibility of the owner, who 1s required to take cut public liability insurance to cover claims arising from such damage.
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