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(2) Are there currently any plans to ensure that a minimum proportion of any new dwellings on the ACT Government’s portion of the Curtin horse paddocks site will be social and/or affordable housing; if so, can the Minister provide details regarding the planned amount of social and affordable rental housing.
(3) Has the Government given any consideration to selling sites to community housing providers in either of the abovementioned redevelopment areas at below market value.
(4) Has the Government given any consideration to offering planning incentives to encourage the provision of social or affordable housing in either of the abovementioned redevelopment areas.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Under the ACT Housing Strategy, the ACT Government has set a target of 15 per cent of the annual residential land release program for public, community and affordable housing. This includes affordable rental and affordable purchase.
(2) Refer to Q1 response.
(3) The Planning and Development Act 2007 does not permit the sale of market value leases for below market value. However, any restrictions on the site are reflected in its market value
(4) The planning for these sites is at early stages.
The ACT Housing strategy includes a number of incentives to encourage the provision of social or affordable housing across the ACT.
Municipal services—mowing
(Question No 3155)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for City Services, upon notice, on 19 June 2020:
(1) What are the operational protocols for the City Services mowing team to determine the cutting height for mowing grass.
(2) What is the standard cutting height for each season.
(3) What adjustments are made to this standard in response to drier or wetter conditions.
(4) What adjustments are made for mowing under trees in order to retain soil moisture after significant rainfall.
(5) What measures is the Government taking or planning in order to ensure adequate water supply to trees listed on the ACT’s Tree Register.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Mowing heights vary depending on the use of the space and the purpose of the mowing. User needs, amenity, public safety, fire management, turf health, irrigation,
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