Page 1679 - Week 06 - Thursday, 7 June 2007

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(1) In relation to the program of on-going capital works for Sports and Recreation, what progress has been achieved during 2006-07 on the (a) project to develop the Lyneham Precinct, (b) Phillip Oval project and (c) two projects for the Manuka Oval;

(2) If there have been any delays with these projects, (a) what is the reason for these delays and (b) what impact will these delays have on the proposed completion date for the project;

(3) What spending has been completed on these projects as at 30 April 2007;

(4) What spending, that had been approved for 2006-07, will remain unspent on these projects as at 30 June 2007;

(5) If any funds are expected to remain unspent on these projects, why.

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

(1) (a) Lyneham Precinct – considerable planning activities have been undertaken, culminating in development of a revised Precinct Master Plan.

(b) Phillip Oval project – a consultant team has been appointed to develop a master plan for Phillip Oval and the immediate surrounding area, and to follow up the completion of this plan with the supervision of the first stage of redeveloping the Oval as a viable community sporting facility.

(c) The capital works at Manuka Oval – roofing and fencing – were largely funded in 2005-06 and have been completed. A further $58,000 was appropriated in 2006-07 to cover final invoices on this project.

(2) (a) Phillip Oval project did experience some delays, largely because of additional time required to resolve some of the issues surrounding the provision of car parking in the areas immediately adjacent to the Oval.

(b) This delay will have little effect on the completion of the project.

(3) (a) Lyneham - Expenditure at 30 April 2007 was $83,741.

(b) Phillip Oval - Expenditure at 30 April 2007 was $187,575.

(4) (a) Approximately $116,000.

(b) There may be some minor expenditure up until 30 June 2007, depending on invoicing from the consulting team working on the master plan project. Of the $1.7 million approved for the project, it is expected that approximately $1.5 million will carry over into the 2007-08 financial year to allow for its completion.

(c) All funding has been spent. Final invoices on the Manuka Oval works totalled $32,604.26 – the remaining funds were used to address ongoing maintenance and OH&S issues at Manuka Oval that were identified in a 2004 report.

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