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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1998 Week 3 Hansard (26 May) . . Page.. 603 ..

MR SMYTH (continuing):

Mr Speaker, the proposed variation does not significantly change the situation and the existing land use remains unchanged. The significance of the site as a recreation resource is strengthened by its inclusion on the interim Heritage Places Register. Under both the existing and proposed land use policies, commercial and residential development would not be permitted. The existing land use policy of restricted access recreation already restricts public access to this site. It is not uncommon to lease enclosed ovals which are included in public land, and examples where this has occurred include Ainslie Oval, Football Park in Phillip, Deakin Oval and the West Belconnen ground at Kippax. Under the Land Act a plan of management is required in these situations and one is currently being prepared for Northbourne Oval.

I consider the time period and extent of consultation undertaken for this variation to be appropriate. Mr Speaker, I now table variation No. 97 to the Territory Plan.

Motion (by Mr Humphries) agreed to:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

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