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It will also, I would suggest, provide a very good means of helping to reduce the pressures on the Murrumbidgee by providing an additional recreational facility to the people of Tuggeranong and people from other parts of Canberra who wish to travel that short distance. I refer, in this case, to the recently produced publication on Canberra's environment by the newly formed National Capital Planning Authority, which refers specifically to this problem on pages 17 and 18. It indicates that control methods introduced in conjunction with Lake Tuggeranong should enable the river system to recover within two or three seasons.
I commend this publication to members as it offers an excellent summary of the conditions of, and the future for, the environment of the ACT. My colleague Mr Moore has already referred to one major publication on the problem of water in the ACT. I would also refer members to the policy plan in relation to Lake Burley Griffin, which also considers this problem. Lake Burley Griffin, I would suggest, is an important and critical aspect of our particular city and the ethos of the city. Any particular procedure, Mr Speaker, that allows the protection of areas like Lake Tuggeranong, Lake Ginninderra and Lake Burley Griffin should be fully supported and implemented.
Question put:
That the words proposed to be added (Mr Humphries' amendment) be added.
The Assembly voted -
AYES, 4 NOES, 12
Mr Humphries Mr Berry
Mr Kaine Mr Collaery
Mrs Nolan Mr Duby
Mr Stefaniak Ms Follett
Mrs Grassby
Mr Jensen
Dr Kinloch
Ms Maher
Mr Moore
Mr Prowse
Mr Whalan
Mr Wood
Question resolved in the negative.
Original question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with detail stage.
MR SPEAKER: The question is: That this Bill be agreed to. In accordance with standing order 189 this question must be put forthwith and determined without amendment or debate.
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