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MINISTER FOR SPORT

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION ON NOTICE NO. 1042

Sportsgrounds - Linemarking

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Sport -

(1) Has there been a recent change in policy for the line marking of sportsgrounds and if so, why.

(2) What is. the estimated dollar savings in any reduction and how is it anticipated that these savings will be achieved.

Mr. Berry -.the answer to the Members questions are as follows:

(1) As part of an ongoing review of all, areas of expenditure to identify savings, it has been decided, at this point in-time, to reduce the provision of linemarking on Government sportsgrounds.

The Office of Sport and Recreation are currently holding discussions with representatives of the outdoor field sports. These discussions centre on. ways in which savings on grounds maintenance/ preparation might be achieved through co-operative initiatives between the office and the sporting groups. Several proposals have been identified for further investigation..

(2) The reduction in line marking is estimated to save about $30,000 this financial year.

The savings will be achieved essentially, by marking only the perimeters of sportsfields for football codes and hockey. Internal marking such as goal squares, half and quarter lines will be the responsibility of users.

Due to their complexity, multilane 400 metre tracks will continue to be provided for athletic

centres.

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