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(2) What findings have been determined to date as a result of the audit.

(3) What is the nature of the work, if any, which will be scheduled as a result of the audit, including in relation to emergency egress points for Civic Square and other locations used in the city for events, and the proposed timing of that work.

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

(1) The audit of publicly accessible city electrical infrastructure has been completed.

(2) The finds of the audit identified the location and status of publicly accessible power. The vast majority of publicly accessible power points available are located in Garema Place, City Walk, Petrie Plaza, Civic Square, Ainslie Place and Glebe Park. There are only three (3) city locations (not managed by the National Capital Authority) outside of these with publicly accessible power, Hobart place, Latin American Plaza and Veterans Park. The audit also found twelve (12) maintenance issues.

(3) Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) commenced repairs during the week ending 11 August 2017. All repairs are scheduled for completion by end of August 2017. This work will not impact on emergency egress from Civic Square.

Government—events policy
(Question No 433)

Mr Coe asked the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, upon notice, on 4 August 2017:

Further to Question on Notice 124, when will the ACT Events Policy be finalised and released and will a copy be provided to stakeholders who were consulted on the draft discussion paper.

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

It is currently anticipated that a final ACT Events Policy will be ready for consideration by Government towards the end of 2017. Over 1,100 responses to the ACT Events Policy Discussion Paper are currently being analysed.

Copies of the ACT Events Policy would be made available to stakeholders who were engaged during the consultation phase.

Sport—Stromlo Forest Park
(Question No 434)

Mr Coe asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation, upon notice, on 4 August 2017 (redirected to the Treasurer):

(1) What was the total cost of developing the Stromlo Forest Park Master Plan.


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