Page 2426 - Week 06 - Friday, 27 June 2008

Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . .


(8) It is the purpose of the DA process to determine if this is an appropriate site.

(9) The distance from the boundary of the nearest residence to the boundary of the site is approximately 600 metres. However, the distance from the Power Station component of the proposed development to the nearest resident is approximately 980 metres.

(10) The PA is required to identify possible adverse impacts of the proposal. The PA is currently being assessed for adequacy by the ACTPLA. Based on the outcome of the evaluation of the PA, the ACTPLA will provide its recommendations to me as the Environment Minister, and I will make a decision as to whether a higher level of environmental assessment is required

(11) The proposal is not within established flight paths.

(12) Only in limited circumstances, as provided for in Section 253 of the Land (Planning & Environment) Act, 1991 (repealed).

(13) If the DA is approved by the ACTPLA, the decision would be appealable in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. If I choose to determine the application then the only recourse is through ADJR.

(14) Timeframes related to the construction process are a matter for ActewAGL.

(15) This is a matter for ActewAGL.


Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . .