Page 3054 - Week 14 - Tuesday, 5 December 1989
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In respect to the Capital Works Program 1989-90 why has work not commenced on the construction of the Tuggeranong Community Centre when $4.183m was committed in 1987-88 for the project as shown on page 35 of Budget Paper No. 6.
Ms Follett: The answer to the member's question is as follows:
The lack of progress on this project is a consequence of attempting to provide the most suitable facility, within the available budget, for the many diverse user groups involved.
The original statement of requirements for this project was formulated by the former NCDC in May 1987 in consultation with Community Services and Health. However, design did not commence in 1987 because possible major changes were foreshadowed in the proposed requirements for the centre.
In February 1988 a Steering Committee, representing various community groups, was formed to develop a new statement of requirements.
As stated in my answer in Hansard of 17 October 1989 to Mr Jensen's Question Without Notice on 28 September 1989 on this project, the " ... Steering Committee made an informed decision in March 1989 to postpone commencement so that it could re-brief the Architects concerned in an attempt to gain the best possible facility for the funds available".
Since that time the Department of Community Services and Health, in consultation with the Steering Committee, has been examining options on the scope of the project, including the suitability of the site, in an effort to meet that objective.
Also my colleague, the Minister for Community Services and Health, Mr Berry, met with representatives of the Steering Committee on 25 October 1989 and has undertaken to review all the options as a priority.
Housing Trust Tenants
(Question No. 37)
Mr Stefaniak asked the Minister for Housing and Urban Services, upon notice, on 31 October 1989:
(1) How are tenants screened for ACT Housing Trust housing assistance.
(2) How does the Trust ensure that conditions of tenancy are being met.
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