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(6) Work undertaken under the budget initiative “More jobs for our growing city - Urban renewal in Kenny – early planning” since July 2018 has included engagement with important stakeholders including all of the major users of Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Canberra Harness Racing Club and Thoroughbred Park. Ecological, engineering and heritage investigations have been ongoing, providing input into the planning of Kenny FUA.
Transport—infrastructure
(Question No 3202)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Transport, upon notice, on 24 July 2020 (redirected to the Chief Minister):
Is the Government currently undertaking any work (eg feasibility, design, investigations or studies) on potential future upgrades to, or relocation of, the City public transport interchange; if so, (a) what is the nature of this work, (b) what is the status of this work and when will it be completed, (c) which agencies are undertaking this work and (d) which transport modes does this work address (eg light rail, local buses, interstate coaches, taxis).
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
In 2019 the City Renewal Authority commissioned a preliminary feasibility study of a proposal for an underground local and interstate bus station in Civic to replace the at-grade facility. This study concluded that the cost of an underground facility was prohibitive.
The study is now completed.
Roads––Beltana Road
(Question No 3203)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Roads and Active Travel, upon notice, on 24 July 2020:
(1) What is the current status of the Beltana Road Upgrade study.
(2) If the study is not completed, when is it expected to be completed.
(3) If the study has been completed, when will it be publicly released.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Government completed a study in August 2019 titled ‘Pialligo Pedestrian Upgrade’. This study includes the identification of Preliminary Sketch Plans. This study further investigated infrastructure and public space improvements recommended in the Pialligo Master Plan 2013. This Master Plan identifies that all recommended capital works for implementation will need to be considered in context of ACT Government priorities and future budgets.
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