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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1036

Stormwater Drains - Yarralumla

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Urban Services

(1) Is it a fact that stormwater pits in Abbott Street, Bidwell Close (block 69) and Novar Street (block 63) Yarralumla are blocked, causing severe flooding during heavy rain.

(2) If so, what steps are proposed to be taken to correct this flooding.

(3) Are policies in place to regularly inspect stormwater pits and stormwater lines and, if so, what are these policies.

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

(1) No.

(2). N/A.

(3) Yes. There is a cyclical program of inspection and cleaning of sumps every

18 months to 4 years depending on the age of the suburb. The public are a useful

source of information with regards to problems not addressed in the periodic

programs

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