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(2) Will the ACT Government consider improving amenities at Charnwood shops by providing shade sails in this area; if not, why not.

(3) What is the estimated cost of (a) installing shade sails in this area and (b) removing the existing metal structure.

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

(1) No.

(2) No. Amenity improvements to the value of $230,000 were made at Charnwood shops in 2016-17 to improve accessibility and safety. All local shopping precincts have been assessed and rated according to a range of criteria to determine relative priorities for upgrades and installing shade sails at Charnwood shops has not been identified as a priority.

(3) The estimated cost is:

(a) Installing shades would have an estimated cost of $12,000 to $26,000 depending on the size of the shade structure.

(b) Removing the existing metal artwork will have an estimated cost of $9,000.

National Multicultural Festival—preparations
(Question No 2839)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 29 November 2019:

(1) In relation to applications for stalls to participate in the 2020 National Multicultural Festival, how many (a) applications were received for stalls, (b) applications were rejected, (c) were rejected due to miscommunication and/or administrative errors by the applicant, (d) rejected applicants were given a reason for rejection, (e) rejected applicants were given the opportunity to amend their application and resubmit, (f) rejected applicants resubmitted and were subsequently successful in their application.

(2) In relation to applications for performances to participate in the 2020 National Multicultural Festival, how many (a) applications were received for performances, (b) applications were rejected, (c) applications were rejected due to miscommunication and/or administrative errors by the applicant, (d) rejected applicants were given a reason for rejection, (e) rejected applicants were given the opportunity to amend their application and resubmit, (f) rejected applicants resubmitted and were subsequently successful in their application.

(3) How many (a) stallholders will be participating at the 2020 National Multicultural Festival, (b) stalls are information stalls, (c) stalls are community stalls, (d) stalls are cultural community stalls, (e) stalls are community organisation stalls and (f) stalls are commercial stalls.

(4) How many performing groups will be participating at the 2020 National Multicultural Festival.


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