Page 1036 - Week 03 - Thursday, 3 April 2008

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(1) The average customer waiting time at the Canberra Connect Dickson Shopfront in the period prior to the closure of Civic Shopfront in December 2006 was 7:38 minutes.

(2) The current average waiting time at the Canberra Connect Dickson Shopfront is 8:32 minutes.

Tharwa bridge
(Question No 1882)

Mr Pratt asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 14 February 2008:

(1) When will the Government invite expressions of interest and subsequently initiate the tender process to procure suitably qualified contractors to undertake the refurbishment of Tharwa Bridge;

(2) What is the (a) closing date for tender submissions and (b) anticipated date of commencement of this project.

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

1. Select tenders were called on 10 February 2008 for the initial stage of the refurbishment of Tharwa Bridge.

2. a) the tenders closed on 22 February 2008

b) a contract was awarded on 12 March 2008.

Charity bins—illegal dumping
(Question No 1883)

Mr Pratt asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 14 February 2008:

How many fines have been issued for illegal dumping at charity bins since June 2007.

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

Since 1 June 2007 until 19 February 2008, City Rangers have issued a total of 22 Infringement Notices pursuant to the Litter Act 2004 each in the amount of $200.

Planning—block 23, city
(Question No 1884)

Mr Pratt asked the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 14 February 2008:

Can the Minister advise whether there are any plans to build on Block 23 opposite


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