In relation to (a) the rollerblade fences (b) the removable playing surface, and (c) other related plant and equipment, of the Futsal Slab;

(1) What was the cost;

(2) What is the current value, in accrual terms;

(3) Where are these items stored;

(4) What is the cost of storage;

(5) How often have they been used since their purchase; and

(6) Was there any cost associated with its use, if so what was the cost.

(1) (a) The roller hockey fence was purchased by the YMCA using a $30,000 Sport and Recreation Development Grant. The total cost was about $35,000.

(1) (b) The removable playing surface was purchased by ACTSport using a $60,000 Sport and Recreation Development Grant. This was the full purchase price.

(1) (c) There are no records of other related plant and equipment having been purchased.

(2) (a, b, c) The equipment is the property of the YMCA and ACTSport and therefore not on the Government's assets register. The current value of the items is not known.

(3) (a, b, c) The items are stored by the YMCA and ACTSport.

(4) (a, b, c) Costs associated with storage are the responsibility of these two organisations.

(5) (a, b, c) The roller hockey fence has been used on one occasion since its purchase.

The removable playing surface has been used on four occasions in the ACT, twice for tennis matches, including the Federation Cup, and twice for Futsal tournaments. In addition, the surface has been used for a Futsal expo in Melbourne and has been booked for use in another Futsal expo scheduled for October 2000 in Sydney.

(6) (a, b, c) Costs associated with the use of the equipment are the

responsibility of the YMCA and ACTSport.