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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2003 Week 4 Hansard (3 April) . . Page.. 1499 ..


1999

Adult single entry

$10.00

Concession

$5.00

Groups

$5.00

Adult Season

$15.00

Concession Season

$10.00

Children under 17 years free

2000

$5 entry fee for all adult single entry visitors and $4 for concessions.

Children under 17 years free

2. What was the profit made by the Territory of hosting Floriade 2002, is this amount more or less than in the past five years (please provide figures);

The following is the profit (operating surplus/deficit) in the past five years.

2002

$100k approximate unaudited figure

2001

$7k

2000

$219k

1999

$35k

1998

($878) operating deficit

1997

$187K

3. Will the Government continue to hold Floriade in Commonwealth Park or is it considering relocating the floral festival.

The Government is committed to exploring permanent site options. While there has been consideration over a number of years about alternative sites, the clear preference of Canberrans and visitors gathered from market surveys is for Floriade to remain in Commonwealth Park.

The Government is currently examining options for the siting of Floriade in future years.

Civic Library strategy

(Question No 573)

Mr Cornwell asked the Minister for Urban Services, upon notice:

In relation to the Civic Library Strategy:

(1) Why hasn't a start date for this project been determined;

(2) When will a start date for this project be announced;

(3) Will the project be completed by June 2003 as scheduled;


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