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relevant costs and anticipated benefits for the ACT community. I will forward a copy of the final Variation package to you when it is available.

(4) As noted in (3) above the North Duffy/Holder proposal is still subject to

consultation and its final makeup will determine the actual costs involved.

On the basis of the Preliminary Assessment and subsequent studies it can be

concluded that North Duffy/Holder will cost considerably less to develop

than an equivalent greenfield site. The extent of these savings will be fully

analysed and made available to the Standing Committee on Planning

Development and Infrastructure when the makeup of the proposed

development is finalised.

(5) It is the Governments intention to encourage a range of dwelling types

with an emphasis on those that are suitable for families or suitable for older

existing Weston Creek residents that may wish to change over to dwellings

more suited to their current lifestyle. In terms of pricing it is difficult to

provide an accurate answer however it could be expected that house and

land packages would generally mirror prices for the range of housing types

found in Weston Creek.