Page 3096 - Week 08 - Thursday, 15 August 2019
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• Multicultural Youth Engagement Services and Workplace Readiness Training Program.
For the Workforce Participation Assistance for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers service, MYS reported expenditure of $69,773 (GST exclusive) in the 2017 18 financial year, in line with the project milestones and deliverables.
Roads—Osburn Drive
(Question No 2548)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Roads, upon notice, on 17 May 2019:
Are there any plans for the Government to establish a pedestrian crossing across Osburn Drive (near Eccles Circuit), Macgregor, so that children who reside in New Macgregor can cross the road safely when walking to and from Macgregor primary school; if so, what are the details of any planned construction, and when will it be completed; if not, when will the Government investigate the demand for pedestrian crossing options at this location to improve safety of children, other pedestrians and drivers in this area.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Government recognises the importance of walking and cycling as a means of getting around the city and supporting Canberrans to pursue active lifestyles. Active lifestyles can improve community connections as well as assist in reducing the rates of obesity in our community.
The type of crossing facility provided to cross a road depends on the location and the likely volumes of pedestrians and vehicles. The roundabout at Eccles Circuit/Osburn Drive has pedestrian refuges that provide convenient and safe road crossing points. This type of crossing is appropriate given the expected volume of vehicles and pedestrians in the area and the surrounding land uses.
There are currently no plans for a zebra crossing or school crossing on Osburn Drive close to this roundabout. I have requested that Roads ACT work with the School Travel Coordinator to review the pedestrian routes to the Macgregor Primary School and assess whether additional formal pedestrian crossings are warranted on Osburn Drive to assist students walking to school.
Multicultural affairs—community language grants program
(Question No 2549)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Community Services and Facilities, upon notice, on 17 May 2019 (redirected to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs):
Are there any reporting requirements stipulated by the ACT Government and/or the ACT Community Language Schools Association in regard to the receiving of annual grants and/or other financial support given to community language schools; if so, what are the reporting requirements, for example, submission of receipts, expenditures log etc; if not, what measures are taken by the ACT Government to ensure that funding given to community language schools is used responsibly and appropriately.
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