Page 2630 - Week 07 - Thursday, 3 August 2017

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Ms Lawder’s Question

In relation to Ms Lawder’s question as to whether there is any commitment from Westfield about undertaking any external or off-site capital works in the area, I’m not sure specifically which area Ms Lawder is referring to, however I understand Scentre Group (i.e. Westfield) has lodged a Development Application (DA201731575) to undertake alterations to an existing car park at Westfield Woden (Block 10 Section 19 Phillip). Some of this work involves off-site works located on the Bradley Street road reserve, including an outdoor dining area and landscaping. This Development Application is currently being assessed by the Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate.

Electricity—blackouts

Mr Barr (in reply to a supplementary question by Mr Milligan on Wednesday, 7 June 2017):

ActewAGL Distribution has confirmed the unplanned interruptions experienced in the Gungahlin area during May and June 2017 were not related to the light rail construction. These occurred due to a number of separate issues including three underground cable faults, a third party digging into a cable, and two related instances of network protection settings operating.

ActewAGL Distribution has advised additional load requirements form an integral part of ActewAGL Distribution’s (AAD) design and development process, including works associated with the light rail.

Canberra Hospital—dermatology services

Ms Fitzharris (in reply to a supplementary question by Mrs Dunne on Wednesday, 7 June 2017):

1. ACT Health recognises that similar to many specialties, there is a shortage of dermatology consultants in Australia, particularly in regional areas.

ACT Health is currently in consultation with the existing group of public dermatologists about a new Model of Care that would increase service activity and address succession planning, including in-principle support for an additional dermatology trainee. Canberra Hospital is an accredited training site and currently has one Advanced Trainee Registrar in dermatology.

Crime—parole review

Mr Rattenbury (in reply to a question and a supplementary question by Mr Hanson on Thursday, 8 June 2017):

Parole

The Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACS) has considered multiple aspects of the ACT parole system in recent years. This has included consideration of


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