Page 1885 - Week 06 - Thursday, 30 July 2020

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b) There was no requirement for an environmental assessment for these works. The work is covered by the Waterways Works Licence 654. Prior to works, TCCS sought direction from EPSDD Water Policy and the EPA regarding the environmental management requirements for these works, including the need for assessment, signage for public notification, stockpiling and removal of spoil. The works removed the minimum material to achieve safe water flows while protecting habitat for wildlife. The TCCS contractor is required to meet environmental management and restoration requirements under its contract.

Municipal services—fix my street
(Question No 3159)

Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for City Services, upon notice, on 19 June 2020:

(1) What are the requirements for a Fix My Street report to be actioned given that multiple members of the community who have reported issues to Fix My Street in the Belconnen area have advised that more than one report is required to demonstrate community interest in a repair being actioned.

(2) What is the threshold for sufficient community demand to be demonstrated.

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

(1) There is no requirement for multiple members of the community to report issues to Fix my Street. Fix my Street requests are prioritised according to urgency.

(2) See above.

Waste—recyclable materials diverted to landfill
(Question No 3161)

Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Recycling and Waste Reduction, upon notice, on 19 June 2020:

(1) What percentage of landfill is recyclable material.

(2) Has this increased over the past five years.

(3) What is being done by the Government to reduce recyclable materials going to landfill.

(4) What percentage of landfill in the ACT is organic waste.

(5) Has this increased over the past five years.

(6) Is the Minister able to provide a breakdown between household organic waste and commercial organic waste to landfill.


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