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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO 957
Abattoir Holding Paddocks
Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning
In relation to acreage known as the "Abattoir Paddocks" located between the Canberra Airport and Queanbeyan.
(1) What block and section numbers apply to this area; (a) what is the total acreage and (b) if it is divided into separate entities, what-acreage apply to each block.
(2) What yards, houses, sheds, water supply and other improvements are on this acreage.
(3) What is the carrying capacity of this acreage in total and broken down by separate block if applicable.
(4) From 1 January 1992 to 30 June 1993(a) what stock-by
month has been accommodated on the total acreage or
by block if applicable;(b) who owned the stock (c)
has any of the stock been owned by Government
employees.
(5) Historically (a) what has been the purpose of the area and (b) the average length of stay,of groups of stock using these paddocks; and (c) who have been the owners (-eg butchers, individual graziers, impounded stock, government employees, stock agents etc).
Was all stock withdrawn from this acreage recently; if so when.
(7) Was this block recently advertised for auction; if so, (a) what was the result of the auction and (b) why was it put up for auction.
(8) What is the current status of this acreage and who is responsible for the upkeep of its paddocks and improvements.
How many Government employees were involved in supervision and maintenance of this acreage throughout 1992 and to date in 1993 and what were their duties.
(10) What is the proposed future use of the paddocks.
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