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on a lease, even if remedial work needs to be undertaken. The society would be keen to explore the costs involved to have this work done. There is an ACTPLA-initiated railway master plan study underway and the consultants have had discussions with the society. A plan will be proposed to see the retention of the railway goods shed and hopefully integrating the new combined Canberra railway station and railway museum at the goods shed location. This would be a significant boost for the society as it is one of only two accredited rail operators into Canberra.
The Australian Railway Historical Society has over the last 40 years contributed greatly not only to the preservation of important vintage pieces of our history but also to the Canberra community. I recognise, and encourage others to realise, the importance of this organisation and the benefit it brings to the community.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 6.04 pm until Tuesday, 13 November 2007, at 10.30 am.
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