Page 2382 - Week 08 - Wednesday, 5 August 2015
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“(1) notes that, in relation to the Capital Metro draft EIS and proposed location of temporary construction compounds:
(a) the Capital Metro draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released for public consultation from 21 June to 17 July 2015;
(b) the draft EIS identifies locations along the light rail corridor for proposed temporary construction compounds. One of these proposed sites is the Magistrates Court car park, opposite the Melbourne Building on London Circuit;
(c) contrary to claims made by the Opposition, the entire Magistrates Court car park may not be required for a compound and it is unlikely to be required during the entire construction program. The draft EIS has identified the greatest potential impact in order to sufficiently consider a ‘worst case scenario’;
(d) the final decision on whether or not the sites identified in the draft EIS will be used has not yet been made and shortlisted respondents may propose alternative solutions through the project’s bidding process;
(e) the Capital Metro Agency (CMA) is working closely with other Government agencies to identify alternative parking arrangements and locations in the city to reduce the impact should the Magistrates Court car park site be required for some of the project;
(f) the CMA is committed to working with stakeholders that may be impacted by the possible temporary closure of the Magistrates Court car park and has met with and will continue to meet with businesses, residents and key stakeholders along the route to understand what is important to the local area; and
(g) undertaking consultation on the draft EIS has provided an important opportunity for discussion with the community on what the possible impacts during construction and operation of light rail could be ahead of finalisation of the EIS; and
(2) further, notes the ongoing consultation activities of the Government relating to the project including:
(a) the Place Manager Program which commenced on 8 July 2015. Dedicated place managers are located in Civic and Gungahlin, giving residents and businesses convenient access to CMA staff to ask questions or discuss any concerns they may have about the project; and
(b) the formation of business and community reference groups. The reference groups will work with CMA and act as a valuable forum for members to provide suggestions and ask questions on behalf of the people they represent.”.
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