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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2004 Week 01 Hansard (Thursday, 12 February 2004) . . Page.. 408 ..

In relation to the final stage of the Glassworks Project:

(1) What is the status of this project;

(2) Is the government still committed to this project;

(3) What works are planned with the outstanding authorisation of $2.747 million allocated for this project;

(4) Are works running to schedule to complete this project in June 2005 as listed in the September 2003 quarterly capital works project;

(5) What is the cause of the continuing delay with this project.

Mr Wood: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) The Government will consider the Business Case for a Glass Centre in the Kingston Powerhouse in early 2004.

(2) The decision on proceeding with a Glass Centre in the Powerhouse will be made in the context of the 2004-05 Budget process.

(3) Works will be planned to expend the outstanding authorisation allocated for this project once the Government’s decision is known.

(4) The date of practical completion of a Glass Centre in the Powerhouse is estimated to be December 2005, pending Government approval.

(5) A project of this significance and potential for benefit to the community requires considerable research and careful consideration. Substantial progress has been made to date and planning continues pending the Government’s decision in early 2004.

City Walk sculpture
(Question No 1194)

Mr Stefaniak asked the Minister for Arts and Heritage, upon notice:

In relation to Art and Soul – City Walk Sculpture:

(1) What is the status of this project;

(2) Is the government still committed to this project;

(3) What works are planned with the outstanding authorisation of $74 000 for this project;

(4) What works have taken place with the $11 000 already expended;

(5) This project is scheduled for completion (as printed in the September 2003 quarterly capital works progress report) this month, will this completion date be met;

(6) If no to (5) why not and what is the new completion date.

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