Page 2748 - Week 10 - Tuesday, 14 August 1990
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Schoolhouse. Could the Minister inform the Assembly what the Government is intending to do about the long-term lease of the Tuggeranong Schoolhouse, particularly in relation to its long-term conservation?
MR DUBY: It certainly is a very attractive building and it is a building that I know that they are all very concerned about. There is no doubt that the Tuggeranong Schoolhouse is a valuable part of the ACT's heritage and it is also in need of conservation.
The Government has come to the conclusion that it intends to lease the property as the result of a call for expressions of interest in the lease. The successful lessee will be required to undertake the conservation of the schoolhouse buildings. I can assure members that the property will only be leased for a use which will be consistent with its heritage value and be suitable for a residential location. Needless to say, the residents of the Tuggeranong area will be consulted about the proposed lease arrangements.
Health Centres
MR BERRY: My question is directed to Mr Humphries in pursuit of more information.
Dr Kinloch: A genuine inquiry.
MR BERRY: This is a genuine inquiry, I can assure you.
Mr Kaine: Keep digging, Mr Berry. You might get an answer if you keep digging.
MR BERRY: I have got a couple of interesting ones. Will you give a guarantee or a promise that you will not close or sell off either the Kippax Health Centre or the Weston Creek Health Centre?
MR HUMPHRIES: I am not in a position to give any guarantees about anything at this stage, Mr Acting Speaker. If I am asked to make decisions on the floor of this chamber by myself, I think we will all be in a very sad state of affairs. I will make decisions in collaboration with my colleagues, in consultation with the rest of the Government, and then I will give appropriate responses in the Assembly.
Woden Valley Hospital - Cafeteria Service
MS MAHER: My question is directed to the Minister for Education and Health. Taking into consideration all the discussion that went on earlier this year, can the Minister assure the Assembly that with the recent reorganisation of
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