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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2000 Week 11 Hansard (30 November) . . Page.. 3509 ..
MR STEFANIAK: Mr Berry, really that question is quite amazing. I think there was a sod turned by us and one turned by you before the 1995 election.
Mr Berry: Five and a half.
MR STEFANIAK: Five and a half years it might be Mr Berry. I seem to recall that it took about 11 years for that to happen with the Tuggeranong pool, and the Alliance government started that one. There were a lots of little jerks and false starts with that pool, including some interesting problems that Ros Kelly had over a five-year period. So, do not throw stones.
There is one thing that Mr Berry is probably accurate about. As the next election is in October, I do not think it is possible to build a pool in 12 months. So he is probably right about that one, unfortunately.
MR BERRY: Mr Speaker, I wish to ask a supplementary question.
MR SPEAKER: A supplementary but with no preambles.
MR BERRY: Will we be spared any more sod turnings next year?
Ms Carnell: Hypothetical.
MR STEFANIAK: Hypothetical. Mr Berry, I think I said in this place about six months ago that hopefully the next visit I make to the Belconnen pool will be to swim in it. I certainly do not intend turning any more sods and I certainly hope you would not either.
MS TUCKER: My question to Mr Smyth relates to the proposed development of Yarralumla brickworks and the surrounding area. I am interested to know what advice the minister has sought regarding the impact of the current proposals being put up for discussion and consultations. What would be the impact of the proposals on native grasslands on the site?
MR SMYTH: The government has employed consultants to liaise with the community and develop plans for that area. I await the consultants' report.
Ms Tucker: I did not hear what the minister has just said. Can the minister repeat his answer?
MR SPEAKER: He said consultants have been engaged.
MR SMYTH: Mr Speaker, I will repeat the answer. The government has employed consultants to undertake that work. I await the consultants' report.
MS TUCKER
: I ask a supplementary question. No notice has been given that there are grasslands in this area. Is it not your responsibility as minister for the environment to ensure that areas of moderate conservation value grasslands are integrated into any
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