Page 1101 - Week 03 - Thursday, 21 March 2019
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1. Two have been lodged.
(a) one has been approved.
(b) one.
(c) one (83 additional dwellings).
(d) none.
2. Relevant Residential Codes in Part 3 and the Leasing General Code.
Public housing—air conditioning
(Question No 2325)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, upon notice, on 22 February 2019:
(1) Is it possible for Housing ACT tenants to purchase and install their own air conditioning units in properties that do not have air conditioning.
(2) What is the application and approval process for tenants wishing to purchase and install their own air conditioning unit.
(3) Can tenants purchase any model they choose, or are there restrictions on the type of unit; if there are restrictions, where can tenants find this information.
(4) Is there a policy regarding the timeframe for replying to tenants regarding applications for the installation of their own air conditioners; if not, can the Minister provide information on the typical time for processing such applications.
(5) How many Housing ACT tenants have applied to install their own air conditioning units in each of the last three years that data is available for, broken down by the type of dwelling.
(6) Are there restrictions on the purchase and installation of own air conditioning units purchased by public housing tenants based on the type of dwelling they live in, for example multi-unit apartments, or dwellings in a mixed tenure development where there is an owners corporation.
(7) Has Housing ACT requested permission from an owners corporation in a multi-unit development for an air conditioning unit to be installed, either (a) by Housing ACT on behalf of a tenant or (b) where the air conditioning unit has been purchased by the tenant themselves.
(8) Are tenants able to choose their own contractor to install air conditioning units, or does Housing ACT stipulate a particular contractor or contractors; if Housing ACT requires that a certain air conditioning installer be used, can the Minister provide information about (a) the typical cost to tenants, (b) the waiting times for installation when using these installers and (c) whether Housing ACT tenants liaise directly with the installer or whether this is done on their behalf by Housing ACT.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Yes, Tenants may purchase and install air conditioning in their homes. Housing ACT in partnership with ActewAGL are installing split system heaters / air conditioners
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