Page 1025 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 26 July 1989
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The answer to Mr Jensen's question is as follows: I am responding to this question as the construction program forms part of my portfolio responsibilities.
The bridge in question is a suspended steel structure with a concrete deck for the footpath. Normal concrete shrinkage of the deck occurred and some small cracks were visible. The contractor repaired the cracks with dark coloured epoxy resin which unfortunately gave the cracks a more prominent appearance.
I am informed that there is absolutely no safety hazard or danger to the public. The Yamba Drive bridge is also a suspended steel bridge with a concrete deck but to date no shrinkage cracks are evident.
Preschool Review
Mr Whalan: On 5 July 1989 Mr Kaine asked me whether it was a fact that the organisation which was dealt with in an article in the newspaper Public Eye on 5 July 1989 had not received a response to their inquiry about the preschool review since 23 April, and even if it were so, did I intend to respond to them and answer their questions, and did their statement of consultation and advice mean nothing.
My response is that two letters of inquiry concerning the preschool review were received from the Australian Public Service Association. The first, dated 23 April 1989, was addressed to Mr Wayne Berry MLA, the Minister for Community Services and Health, who received it on 23 May 1989 and referred it to my office.
The second letter, dated 24 May 1989, was addressed to me. A combined response to both letters was sent from my office on 23 June 1989.
The newspaper has incorrectly attributed a third letter from the association, dated 19 June 1989, to the topic of the preschool review report. That letter in fact requested representation on the ACT education consultative body. A response agreeing to the organisation's request has been sent.
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