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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2000 Week 4 Hansard (30 March) . . Page.. 1217 ..
Mr Hargreaves
asked the Minister for Urban Services, upon notice:In relation to - the trial of 800 - 1000 "green" bins as part of the No Waste by 2010:
1. When will the trial commence.
2. When will the trial be complete.
3. Who will evaluate the trial.
4. Will you provide a copy of the evaluation report to the assembly before further action to extend the program is undertaken.
5. Which company will collect the trial bins
6. How much is the contract for the collection of the bins.
7. Has a business impact statement been compiled.
8. Which companies were consulted in the waste collection industry for their views on the trial and the likely impact on their business.
Mr Smyth: The answer to Mr Hargreaves' question is as follows:
1. The trial was announced as part of the 2000-2001 Budget and will commence early in the new financial year.
2. June 2001.
3. My department will oversee the evaluation of the trial.
4. Public consultation with stakeholders will be incorporated in the evaluation process and the Assembly will be advised of the Government's proposals.
5. The area for the trial will be announced at an appropriate time and this will include details of the collection arrangements.
6. The cost of collecting the organic bins during the trial will depend upon the area selected and prices obtained from contractors.
7. No. A Business Impact Statement will be prepared as the specifications for the trial are finalised.
8. The trial was announced in the context of the 2000-2001 Draft ACT Budget. Consultation is underway with stakeholders in the waste collection industry.
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