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MINISTER FOR SPORT

LEGISLATIVE OF ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 472

Radio Station 2SSS

Mr Stefaniak - asked the Minister for Sport -

(1) What would be the cost of relocating 2SSS from the TAB premises in Dickson to the Hackett Primary School.

(2) What annual saving could be made in rent and running costs if such a move was made.

Mr Berry - The answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) 2SSS is a self sufficient community based radio station which raises its operational budget through advertising sales, subscription, grants and sponsorship.

It is estimated that the minimum cost of relocating the 2SSS studios to Sports House Hackett is in the vicinity of $ 235,000. Of this $35,000 is required for broadcasting from both locations to ensure a continuity of transmission services until the change over is completed.

(2) It is not possible for the Government to estimate this as the Government has no responsibility for providing funding for the on-going operation of 2SSS. I understand the stations current premises rental is heavily subsidised by the ACTTAB. There would be no annual savings to Government if the station were relocated. However 2SSS could expect a substantial increase in accommodation rental charges and possibly other operational expenses.

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