Page 3009 - Week 08 - Thursday, 15 August 2019
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MR GENTLEMAN: I thank Mr Gupta for his question. There will be two nature parks in the reserve, one at each end of the urban section. These areas will be focus points for higher level use by the community while not comprising the ecological and cultural values. Community consultation is now underway on the first of these parks.
Located adjacent to Whitlam and Denman Prospect, this park provides sweeping views over the river corridor and broader Molonglo Valley. It will offer walking trails, river access, fishing, picnics and nature play. It will also see significant native restoration of this presently degraded site.
The second nature park is located adjacent to the east of the third stage of Molonglo and implementation will start when the urban development reaches this area. During the development of the reserve management plan, the community were consulted, including recreational user groups and conservation groups. The design of experiences in the reserve will encourage the community to learn and understand this special environment, to enjoy it and use it respectfully.
Madam Speaker, it is my hope, and the vision of the new reserve, that it will become the treasured natural and cultural front yard for new residents in Molonglo. We have been able to deliver this reserve because of our belief in protecting the environment and providing community services. You cannot do this if you are copying Tony Abbott. That means cuts to services and favours to their Liberal mates.
Opposition members interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: Members, I have got it—
Opposition members interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: I have got it, thank you. Mr Gentleman, we had this—
Opposition members interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: Members, please! If there was quiet, I would be able to get to Mr Gentleman and remind him of the conversation we had yesterday, but the rabble noise—
Ms Lawder interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: There is no pointing. Ms Lawder, if your side was quiet and behaved, he would have been brought to order.
Mr Hanson interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: You are warned, Mr Hanson. Mr Gentleman, when you are referring to people, do so by their proper title. We had this little exchange yesterday. In future, Mr Tony Abbott, thank you.
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