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(1) Is there a process for the review of energy audits being undertaken in government houses as part of the Climate Change Strategy;

(2) Will data on this review be made available; if so, where and when will it be published;

(3) Will the Government be acting to improve the energy ratings of government houses based on this data.

Mr Hargreaves: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Housing ACT has already undertaken substantial work in auditing the energy efficiency of its properties. This work will be supplemented by further auditing of the energy features of a representative sample of the main building types represented in its stock as part of the Government’s recently announced Climate Change Strategy.

(2) The work which has already been done is for internal use in the practical, day-to-day management of the energy and water program. It has not been prepared for publication.

(3) Yes.

O’Connell Youth Centre
(Question No 1733)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 17 October 2007:

(1) Who manages the O’Connell Youth Centre site in Limestone Avenue, Ainslie;

(2) What activities take place there;

(3) Are there any plans for the site; if so, what are they.

Mr Hargreaves: For the member’s information, it is the O’Donnell Youth Centre. The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1-3) The O’Donnell Youth Centre on Limestone Avenue, Braddon, is on land owned by the Trustees of the Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Therefore Dr Foskey will need to contact the lessee to obtain answers to her questions.

Environment—recycling bins
(Question No 1734)

Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 17 October 2007:

(1) What is the result of the trial of recycling bins in Glebe Park;

(2) Is six months considered adequate time to trial such a scheme;


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