(1) What refurbishments will be undertaken as part of this project;

(2) Has the government consulted with the community regarding works to be undertaken;

(3) As at 31 December 2002 $30,000 had been expended on this project, can the Minister provide a breakdown of what works were undertaken with this expenditure;

(1) The proposed works will include the replacement of furniture, areas of pavement, lighting, planting, signage and public art. Widening of the footpaths at road/pedestrian cross-overs (pedestrian blisters) will be constructed to improve pedestrian and vehicular movement and access. Improvements will also be made to the courtyards through the installation of a new all weather canopy, a shade structure, tree planting and artworks.

(2) An extensive consultation process was conducted as part of the Forward Design Study for Higgins Shopping Centre, completed in January 2002. The aim of the consultation process was to ensure that community and stakeholder input was acknowledged and retained throughout the design development process.

(3) $30,000 was expended on preliminary design and project management fees.

(4) The project has been delayed due to the resolution of design issues and the estimated project completion date is now August 2003.