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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 1226

Belconnen Cinema Complex

Mr Stevenson asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning - In relation to the proposed cinema complex development in Belconnen -

(1) Will the 50 or more leases due for renewal in the Westfield Shopping Centre be

affected.

(2) Is the Minister aware whether Westfields ongoing costs will flow on to remaining

tenants.

(3) Given the proposed location of the complex, is it necessary that the management of

the Mall and the complex be the same.

(4) Have other cinema groups been consulted in the matter.

(5) Have other cinema groups been given the opportunity to tender.

(6) Is there any provision for community facilities within the complex.

(7) What land and lease arrangements will be entered into in regard to the proposed

cinema complex.

(8) What community consultation has occurred in the decision making process.

(9) What will be the cost of infrastructure required as a result of developing the

complex.

Mr Wood - the answers to the Members questions are as follows;

(1) I am unaware of Westfields arrangements with its sub-lessees.

(2) I am unaware of Westfields arrangements with its sub-lessees.

(3) Yes.

(4) I understand that Westfield has consulted a number of prominent cinema operators.

(5) I am unaware whether other cinema groups tendered for the project.

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