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(2) (iv) In my capacity as Minister for Urban Services, as it relates to ACT City Services:

(a) The market research into the trial of wheeled bins was conducted to establish the content of the domestic waste stream including the proportion of recyclables prior to the introduction of kerbside recycling. The trials were undertaken to establish the most effective and efficient method of kerbside collection of garbage and recyclables.

The market research for the Future Public Transport Options for Canberra Study Stage 1 was undertaken to obtain information regarding the likely preference of existing and potential public transport passengers for various public transport modes.

The annual traffic volumes data collection was undertaken to monitor trends, seasonal variations and traffic flow levels at 153 mid block sites; 97 intersections; 43 bicycle paths locations; 307 suburban locations (once every three years); and 26 sites to determine vehicle classifications; in addition to a large number of ad hoc counts.

(b) The follow-up survey of domestic wastes in Kaleen, Melba, Dickson and other Canberra suburbs was undertaken to establish the effects of the kerbside collection trial. The trial was then extended into the suburbs of Melba and Dickson to trial different methods of kerbside collection. Polls and questionnaires of the residents in the trial areas were undertaken to determine the attitude, behaviour, acceptance and comments on the collection system.

The Transport Regulation Client Survey was undertaken to gauge client responses to the services offered by Transport Regulation and to seek their comments about how these services could be improved.

The market research associated with the Hughes/Garran Local Area Traffic Management Study was undertaken to obtain the views of the local residents on proposals for traffic management measures in their areas.

(c) Information surveys associated with the Precinct Management Pilot Project have been conducted since 1 July 1994, and relate to user needs and public place facilities around the three pilot local shopping centres in OConnor, Hughes and Narrabundah.

(3) (i) In my capacity as Minister for Housing and Community Services, as it relates to the ACT Housing Trust:

(a) A copy of the Tenant Survey is at Attachment A.

(b) The questions answered in the report Stock Projections and Needs Analysis were phrased in relation to the purposes of the research stated at (2) (i) (b) above.

(c) Not applicable; as work has not commenced on the studies relating to the implementation of the Housing Review.

(3) (ii) In my capacity as Minister for Urban Services, as it relates to ACT Electricity and Water (ACTEW):

(a) A copy of the 1993/94 staff and domestic customer survey is at Attachment B.

(b) survey ACTEWs conservation, safety and product campaigns, endeavour to identify the message conveyed about ACTEW and about their various products and services, such as trees and power lines, energy efficient heat pumps, water conservation and off-peak hot water.

(c) The Water Future Strategy related to education and awareness, consumption habits and

appliance efficiencies, supply security, alternative sources and system efficiencies.

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