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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1996 Week 3 Hansard (28 March) . . Page.. 877 ..

MINISTER FOR SPORT AND RECREATION

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NUMBER 175

Fairbairn Park - Users

Ms McRae - asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation - In 1995 -

(a) how often was Fairbairn Park used;

(b) by which groups; and

(c) was there any time in 1995 that the Park was not used.

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) regular use of Fairbairn Park by all the five resident clubs (Canberra Kart Racing Club, Canberra Mini Bike Club, Formula 500, Canberra Road Racing Club and Motor Cycle Club of Canberra) to conduct restricted club events, as well as open state and national events. Private practice was also conducted on a regular basis.

(b) all clubs; Canberra Kart Racing Club, Canberra Mini Bike Club, Formula 500, Canberra Road Racing Club and Motor Cycle Club of Canberra.

(c) Yes. Facilities were not used outside of restricted hours (accepted hours of use are between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm daily).

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