Page 1864 - Week 05 - Thursday, 11 May 2017
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(4) How many grounds have synthetic turf and what is the cost of water for each of these grounds.
(5) How does that compare with the use of grey water or clean water.
(6) What is the cost per hectare for each ground.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) For the purpose of answering this question, it should be noted that:
Grey water is wastewater from the hand basin, shower, bath, spa bath, washing machine, laundry tub, kitchen sink and dishwasher
(source - http://health.act.gov.au/datapublications/fact-sheets/water-quality/greywater-use )
(a) Active Canberra has no grey water systems used for sportsground irrigation.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable for grey water. A summary of Icon Water’s standard water prices for drinking or potable water is detailed below:
|
Standard charge |
Cost |
|
Supply fee ($/year) |
$101.14 |
|
Usage rate ($/kL) |
|
Based on average daily usage in billing period | |
|
• For the first 0.548 kL/day |
$2.60 |
|
• Thereafter |
$5.22 |
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Active Canberra is responsible for maintaining the synthetic grass facilities at the Melrose Football Precinct and Nicholls Neighbourhood Oval. These synthetic grass facilities do not require irrigation.
(5) Not applicable for grey water, the Icon Water charges are detailed above in response to Question 2.
(6) The approximate cost to manage all Active Canberra sportsgrounds is approximately $50,000 per hectare, inclusive of all costs.
Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders—mentoring programs
(Question No 163)
Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, upon notice, on 31 March 2017:
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