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(3) Bus stop poles at decommissioned stops will remain post the launch of the new network and display temporary signage advising customers of the bus stop closure and the location of the nearest bus stop on the new network. The poles and temporary signage will be removed at a later date post new network launch. Notification will be provided a minimum of two weeks prior to any decommissioning, and one week prior to the relocation of, or construction of, bus stops.

(4) The initial decommissioning of stops will involve the removal of the bus stop blade and pole. All bus stop blades for the existing network will be removed prior to 29 April 2019.

(A copy of the attachment is available at the Chamber Support Office)

Access Canberra—block inspections
(Question No 2298)

Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Business and Regulatory Services, upon notice, on 22 February 2019:

(1) What assessment has been made of the vacant block in Bentham Street, Yarralumla to ensure it is safe and well kept.

(2) How many times has the block been inspected between 2012 and 2019 and on what dates have these inspections taken place.

(3) Have these inspections found (a) sufficient drainage of the site, (b) sufficient fencing of the site and (c) waste or rubbish which may attract vermin.

(4) What engagement has Access Canberra had with the owners of the site to determine when the development of the site will occur (a) before September 2018 and (b) after September 2018.

(5) Have the abandoned construction works on the site caused undermining or subsidence of neighbouring blocks; if so, what recourse is available for the neighbouring residents.

(6) What action can the Government take to compel the owner to develop or forfeit the land.

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

(1) The most recent assessment occurred on 13 September 2018. The site was assessed to determine whether it met the threshold to be considered an unclean leasehold under the Planning and Development Act 2007. The site does not currently meet the threshold to be considered an unclean leasehold.

(2) 11 inspections have been undertaken by Access Canberra, and its predecessors, since 2012:-

3, 10, 11, 13, 19 April 2012

2 May 2012


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