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appropriate future uses for Blocks 12 and 13 (previously 2 and 3) Section 132 which are scheduled to be handed back to the ACT Government as serviced blocks in December 2019 and released to the market in 2020-21 financial year.

f) The method and results of consultation will be documented in a community consultation report. This report will be uploaded onto the project’s ‘YourSay’ webpage and community will be advised of its release via email and social media.

Light rail—review
(Question No 2824)

Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 29 November 2019:

In relation to the review of Light Rail within 12 months of operations commencing, as committed to in the City to Gungahlin Light Rail Project Delivery Report delivered on 21 June 2019 and affirmed in a motion passed 31 July 2019 (a) has the review commenced, (b) what date will the review be finalised, (c) what date will the review be made public, (d) what date will the review be tabled in the Legislative Assembly, (e) will businesses along the light rail corridor be consulted for the review, (f) what opportunities will be provided to businesses along the light rail corridor to contribute to the review, (g) will businesses along the light rail corridor and in the Gungahlin town centre be able to provide financial data to aid the review, (h) what methods have been used to engage with stakeholders and businesses for the review, (i) have any individuals or stakeholders submitted input to the review, (j) what is the scope and methodology of the review and (k) will recommendations be provided from the review.

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

I refer to the Response to the resolution of the Assembly of 31 July 2019—Scope and Methodology of Light Rail Stage 1 Benefits Review—Ministerial statement tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 28 November 2019.

Roads—maintenance
(Question No 2825)

Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Roads and Active Travel, upon notice, on 29 November 2019:

In relation to the replacement of the median strip on Kelleway Avenue, Nicholls, just before the Hu Gui Bao En Temple (a) what defects were identified with the previous median strip that required it to be replaced, (b) if no defects were present, what was the reasoning behind replacing the median strip, (c) did works relating to the replacement of the median strip disrupt traffic along Kelleway Avenue (such as reduced speed limit), (d) was any consultation conducted relating to the preferred time for works to be conducted to replace the median strip with schools and other destinations along Kelleway Avenue and (e) what was the total cost to replace the median strip.

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

(a) & (b) The median strip was replaced to improve safety for children who walk or ride to nearby schools Holy Spirit Primary School and Gold Creek Primary School.


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