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been the subject of a Bill put up by Wayne Berry. The financial circumstances when he became Minister were very similar to those when they put up the Bill. That level of hypocrisy over that site has been of great concern to members of the Canberra public.
Mr Humphries: I was consistent at least, wasn't I?
MR MOORE: Mr Humphries interjects that he was at least consistent, and that, I believe, is true. I also believe that it is true that Mr Humphries assured the people of Canberra at the time that there would be a health facility on the Acton Peninsula; that it would be retained for a health facility. It is most important, Madam Speaker, that the people of Canberra be able to hold onto that site that they consider is appropriate for a health facility. That is something that I will continue to support, and I will clarify that matter a little later.
One thing that is of great concern at the moment, Madam Speaker, is the National Design School charrette entitled "Where the City Meets the Lake", a quest for new urban design ideas which was recently released by Malcolm Smith, the executive director of the National Capital Planning Authority. It invites students to investigate models for development of the West Basin around Lake Burley Griffin and the adjacent Acton Peninsula. It states that a planning study is being conducted by the NCPA, which is reviewing options for the future of long-term development of this area. In its brief to the students, and I think it is most critical, it goes on to explain:
The NCPA's vision for the site is that of a vibrant residential waterside precinct, also integrating cultural and commercial uses.
Mr De Domenico: Hear, hear!
MR MOORE: I hear Mr De Domenico interjecting "Hear, hear" about that vision. The interesting part about the NCPA's vision is that it goes on to say:
We would like to see Griffin's design intentions synthesised in a contemporary urban strategy for Canberra.
How architectural students apply that will be very interesting to watch. What is most notable about the statement that Mr De Domenico says "Hear, hear" to is that it lacks the very things that his colleague Mr Humphries promised and the very things that the current Minister for Health has promised and repromised. This paper to students who are going to go into this competition goes on to say:
Your involvement - - -
Mr Wood: Will you stress whose paper it is?
MR MOORE: It is the NCPA's paper. It says:
Your involvement as the individual, and as a member of a school program, will directly affect the development of a planning and urban design strategy for this site and help establish fundamental principles as a framework for site specific planning conditions and urban design guidelines.
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