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(3) There is no current development application under assessment, however the authority has been in discussion with the proponent to progress development on this site as soon as possible. On 9 June 2016, the proponent appealed the decision of the planning and land authority and the decision will now be reviewed by the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
(4) It is expected that the developer is ready to commence works as soon as a proposal is approved. Development approvals in the ACT usually require works to commence within two years, however it is expected that the shopping centre will be constructed within this time.
(5) Whilst the Government wishes to facilitate delivery of a centre in the shortest possible time, it also has a duty to ensure future residents within the new suburbs for Molonglo Valley receive an appropriate quality of development, which complies with the Territory Plan and the Planning and Development Act 2007.
Roads—streetlight maintenance
(Question No 761)
Mrs Jones asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 7 June 2016 (redirected to the Minister for Transport and Municipal Services):
Further to the answer to a Question Taken on Notice on 6 April 2016 which stated that “The cost of streetlight maintenance in 2014-15 was $7.64 million for repairs and maintenance”, how many streetlights were repaired or subject to maintenance in 2014-15.
Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
14,870 streetlights were reported for repair in 2014-15.
Roads—active travel
(Question No 762)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Transport and Municipal Services, upon notice, on 7 June 2016:
Further to the answer to Question No. 730, relating to the Age-Friendly Suburbs Active Travel Project, which stated that “each of the suburbs was allocated $250,000 for investigations, design and construction of the upgrades”, can the Minister detail what the upgrades consist of and what the money will be spent on in (a) Ainslie, (b) Weston, (c) Kaleen and (d) Monash.
Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
The project will deliver infrastructure and open space improvements to make active travel (such as walking) easier, convenient and more accessible for older residents to move in and around their suburb.
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