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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 6 Hansard (22 June) . . Page.. 1727 ..


(b) The Housing Officer raises a works order via ACT Housing's computer system

to the contractor who is contracted to carry out maintenance work at the complex.

(4) (a) All existing building codes were complied with when Currong Flats was

constructed in November 1958.

(b) Lifts are provided in buildings over three storeys in height and ramps are provided to access the foyer/lift areas, if required.

(c) ACT Housing provided $400,000 this financial year to carry out modifications to existing properties to meet the needs of handicapped government residents. The recommendation of the Occupational Therapist, Canberra Hospital, is obtained before any work is undertaken.

(d) No.

(e) No.

(5) (a) Yes. ACT Housing's head contractors supervise work undertaken on its behalf.

(b) Yes. ACT Housing officers randomly inspect approximately 10% of maintenance. If problems have been previously experienced with a contractor's standard of work, regular inspections of their work are undertaken.

(c) Tenants who require maintenance to their property call their regional office or their Housing Manager. The officer who receives the call raises a work order via ACT Housing's computer system to the contractor who is contracted to carry out maintenance work in that area.

(6) It is the responsibility of a tenant to contact their Regional Office or their Housing

Manager to advise of internal maintenance requirements. Housing Managers who carry out routine inspections of properties (at least annually) will note if internal maintenance is needed. A work order is then raised. Internal painting is carried out on a ten-year cycle.

(7) (a) ACT Housing's policy is to provide one security screen door to the front door

and one to the back door. Where there are more than two doors to the property,

the tenant may choose which back door, eg. laundry door.

(b) ACT Housing does not usually install bells/buzzers.

(c) Falcon lock systems are fitted to the doors of Currong Flats.


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