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- the proposed staging strategy for implementation. of t:e work is generally consistentibetween the two studies. More detailed evaluation by R J Nairn may result in minor variations to the timing of implementation.
- the current works do not preclude duplication of Atoll:: Drive if such a need were.demonstrated.
Recommendation 16.
Regional consultative groups be established to provide a focus for such consultation.
Government Response:
The Government does not support the establishment of communitylregional consultative groups for on-going public consultation on construction proposals. Experience has shown that consultation with the groups or individuals directly affected by a particular proposal is the most effective means for the public to have input into these works.
Consultation with the public on capital works is carried out at a number of levels. Firstly, in developing the Territory Plan a wide range of issues are canvassed with the public. In particular, road reserves and functions are established within the Territory Plan: and in broad terms land uses are indicated so that.it is clear where such community facilities are located. A comprehensive public consultation. process is currently being developed for the new Territory Plan. Beyond this a number of infrastructure items would be subject to Environmental Impact Statements (IS). This is done either in terms of broad greenacre development or particularly large projects such as the Eastern Parkway. This EIS process also includes public consultation. Secondly, where the impact of a proposed project has an identifiable function there would be consultation with the local or affected communities. It can be difficult at times for some projects, particularly roads projects, to identify who the users or affected communities are. As a result consultation at this level is taken on a case by case basis. The Infrastructure Committee of the Assembly, of course, forms an important last stage of the consultation. process in that the public can provide comments on particular proposals.
Therefore the Government will continue to adopt the approach outlined when developing and implementing its capital works.
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