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MINISTER FOR THE ARTS ,

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 910

New Childers Street Theatre

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Arts - In relation to The Street, the new Childers Street Theatre.

(1) What was the original cost of construction.

(2) Has there been a cost overrun, if so, (a) how much and (b) why was there such an overrun.

(3) What was the original cost of furnishing.

(4) Has there been a cost overrun in furnishing, if so,

(a) how much and (b) why was there such an overrun.

(5) Will the theatre have a restaurant and will the

restaurant be open to the public during

normal business hours.

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) The original cost of construction was $1,774,000.

(2) The current cost of construction is $1,794,014.

(2a) Cost overrun is currently $20,014.

(2b) The overrun is attributable to variations normal to a construction project to make minor refinements to the buildings design, adjustment of provisional sums and an increased requirement for smoke detectors by the ACT Fire Brigade.

(3) The cost of major furnishing items is $43,000 for fixed theatre seating and $33,000 for. vinyl and carpet floor covering.

The Capital Works Budget does not include funding for items of furniture which-are not built-in. The provision of loose furniture is the clients responsibility.

(4) No.

(5) The theatre will not have a restaurant but will have a bar facility which will also provide snack food. Access to the public will be determined by the liquor licensing laws.

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