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MINISTER FOR SPORT

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION No. 1324

Tuggeranong Swimming and Recreation Centre

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Sport - What decisions were being made about methods of management of Tuggeranong Pool

- (1) Did Government officers seek advice regarding the

most efficient and economically viable methods of

management of such a facility. .

(2) If so, how did they go about this, if not, why not.

(3) Did a Victorian company (which professionally manages swimming/recreation centres for a set fee while guaranteeing profitable returns to the Government which retains ownership) contact the Government or any one of its offices or departments

` regarding management at that Centre.

(4) If so, why did the Government refuse the offer that

 was made.  `

(5) For what reasons did the Government decide to opt for the present system of management.

Mr Lamont - the answers to the Minister's questions are as follows: s

(1) The Government, through the Department of the Environment, Land and Planning and ACT Treasury, examined a number of options for managing the Tuggeranong Pool and Recreation Centre.

(Z) Expressions of interest for management of the facility were called for following approval to

construct the Centre. - -

(3) Yes.

(4) Three management options for the Tuggeranong Swimming and Recreation Centre were examined. Public Sector Management, Management under contract and joint Public Sector/Community Board of Management.

Public management and operation of the Centre was preferred because it was considered to best meet the needs of the community.

(S) See answer No. 4.

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