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(2) All locations where urban trees are removed are assessed against a series of criteria to determine whether or not the site is suitable to receive a replacement tree. If the site is suitable, replacement is programmed in line with seasonal factors and available budget. Priority is given to fulfilling public requests for street tree replacements.
(3) All trees that are the subject of public enquiries are inspected and assessed. Tree maintenance staff inspects trees in the course of their duties.
(4) TCCS manages more than approximately 760,000 trees across the city including approximately 330,000 in streets and approximately 250,000 in open space areas (trees in nature reserves are not included). The remainder (approximately 180,000) are located in semi-natural open space areas. The Education Directorate advises that they manage a further 17,420 trees on school grounds. Data is not available regarding the number of trees in public places managed by other Directorates.
(5) The budget allocated in 2016-17 to Transport Canberra and City Services for urban tree management is $7.372m. This includes funding for tree maintenance, tree watering, tree planting, tree removal and general administration of tree management issues and the Tree Protection Act.
Public housing—procurement
(Question No 261)
Mr Parton asked the Minister for Economic Development, upon notice, on 12 May 2017:
(1) On what date or dates were the procurement notices for public housing construction in (a) Chapman, (b) Holder, (c) Wright, (d) Mawson and (e) Monash entered into the Call Tender Schedule website.
(2) What is the purpose of these notifications.
(3) What other types of procurement notifications will be posted in relation to the five sites in part (1) and (a) what are the expected timings for any subsequent procurement notifications and (b) what websites will these notifications be posted on.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Procurement notices for construction on Chapman part Block 1 Section 45, Holder part Block 2 Section 21, Wright part Block 1 Section 29, Mawson Block 29 Section 36, Monash Block 2 Section 20 and Monash Block 15 Section 56 were entered into the Call Tender Schedule on 31 March 2017.
(2) The purpose of the Call Tender Schedule is to give the construction industry advance notice of anticipated forthcoming tenders, with the objective of assisting the industry in its planning. The Call Tender Schedule does not provide definitive dates or guarantee that tenders will be issued as per the forecast.
(3) In relation to sites listed in part (1), remaining procurement activities are expected to be limited to the engagement of builders for construction. Timing for the procurement and engagement of builders will depend on the outcomes of the consultation process
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