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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1999 Week 13 Hansard (9 December) . . Page.. 4115 ..

MR SMYTH (continuing):

upgrading of the informal carpark on the western side of Flemington Road and immediately north of the BRL Hardy winery tourism facility site

catering for more carparking within the EPIC site, and particularly to improve the access to EPIC's northern carpark along an eastward extension of Sandford Street, Mitchell, towards Wells Station Road, and

improving traffic arrangements for major events.

The Government broadly agrees with the directions proposed by the Committee, although there are differences in approach with some implementation issues.

The Government has re-allocated funding for a temporary extension of Sandford Street to the east to facilitate access to parking for major events at EPIC as well as improving the standard of, and increasing the capacity of, the informal carpark immediately north of the BRL Hardy winery tourism facility site.

EPIC is also undertaking works this year to improve access from Wells Station Road into its northern carparks and to upgrade those carparks. EPIC's master planning recognises that, over time, more carparking must be provided within its site as informal carparking areas surrounding EPIC are progressively leased for other uses. EPIC has identified a large area in the northern part of its site as suitable for carparking development.

Work is proceeding on development of integrated event ticketing systems to include both entry charges and bus fares to encourage greater use of ACTION buses, particularly for access to the Canberra Show.

The Government recognises the importance of development of a longer term strategy for access and parking at EPIC. To that end, Urban Services officers are working with EPIC and other stakeholders to develop a strategy for the EPIC precinct.

The Government agrees in principle with the thrust of the Committee's recommendations, and has announced its strong and continuing support for EPIC.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

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