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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 3 Hansard (28 March) . . Page.. 876 ..

MINISTER FOR SPORT AND RECREATION

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NUMBER 174

Fairbairn Park - Management Arrangements

Ms McRae - asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation - In relation to the use of Fairbairn Park -

(a) what are the management arrangements;

(b) who is allowed access to the Park;

(c) what conditions are imposed; and

(d) who is responsible for its maintenance.

Mr Stefaniak - the answer to the Member's question is as follows:

The lessor of the site known as Fairbairn Park is the Fairbairn Park Control Council (FPCC). Under the terms and conditions of the lease the FPCC is not required to provide the Government on a regular basis the information sought.

However, the FPCC has provided the following information in response to this question:

(a) management by FPCC which is made up of the five resident clubs (Canberra Kart Racing Club, Canberra Mini Bike Club, Formula 500, Canberra Road Racing Club and Motor Cycle Club of Canberra);

(b) club members, visiting competitors, and spectators;

(c) each club is governed by the rules set down by its national controlling body for the safety of spectators and competitors; and

(d) each club is responsible for the maintenance of their allocated land.

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