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MINISTER FOR SPORT

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 483

Tuggeranong Swimming Centre

Mr Stefaniak - askew the Minister for Sport -

With regard to the provision of a swimming complex for the Tuggeranong Valley

(1) Will the ALP Government give a commitment to

continue the Alliance Governments proposal.

(2) If not, (a) what-is the ALP Governments alternative

proposal for provision of the swimming complex,

(b) what pools and amenities will be included in

that proposal, (c) what will be the cost of that

complex and when will it be completed.

Mr Berry - the answer to the members question is as follows:

(1) This Government is committed to the provision of

additional swimming facilities in the Tuggeranong Valley

and has decided to proceed with the construction of a

$9.95 million indoor swimming centre near the Tuggeranong

Town Centre.

(2) (a) and (b) The new indoor swimming centre will

comprise three indoor pools. The 51 metre pool will have

8 competition-lanes, a movable bulkhead, and will be a

constant two metre depth for 30 metres then decrease,in

depth to one metre. The other pools will be a variable

depth recreation and training pool of. between 250 and 300

square metres. and a 35 square metre toddlers pool:

Ancillary facilities comprise change rooms, kiosk,

steam room and administration offices. .Spectator

seating, car parking and landscaping will.also be

provided..

Priority has been given to providing a centre that will satisfy the-local recreational, training and competition . swimming needs. The design of the centre will also cater. for the needs of organised aquatic groups such as. water polo and .underwater hockey.

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