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(4) Lessees are required to lodge an application for an extension of time to comply if the Crown lease is in breach of the building and development provisions prior to 1 April 2014.

(5) For breaches prior to 1 April 2014, the lessee is required to lodge an application for extension of time. A lessee is not required to lodge an application for extension for breaches post 1 April 2014 (Access Canberra notifies the lessee of a breach).

(6) If Access Canberra determines that a lessee is not complying with the conditions of their lease, officials engage with the lessee to educate and support them to understand their responsibilities and take steps to become compliant.

(7) There is no programmed inspection of undeveloped blocks. Blocks are inspected based on issues raised or complaints received.

(8) Estimated revenue from undeveloped blocks within the six year timeframe:

(a)

2012-13:

Nil*

(b)

2013-14:

$2,000

(c)

2014-15:

$36,146.66

(d)

2015-16:

$271,966.59**

(e)

2016-17 (to date):

$23,549.12

*Noting the six year timeframe came into effect for breaches on or after 1 April 2014.

**Includes approximately ten commercial blocks in breach this financial year.

Government buildings—electrical systems
(Question No 208)

Mr Coe asked the Speaker, upon notice, on 12 May 2017:

(1) Can the Minister provide, in relation to ACT Government buildings and facilities that fall under the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities if there have been any faults reported with electrical switchboards installed in those buildings or facilities in the financial years (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15, (c) 2015-16 and (d) 2016-17 to date; if so, (i) the name and location of the building or facility affected, (ii) the date and the number of faults, (iii) the cost of the repair and (iv) if the faults have since been rectified.

Are the electrical switchboards installed in ACT Government buildings and facilities that fall under the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities compliant with current Australian/New Zealand wiring and safety standards; if not, list the name and location of the building or facility that houses non-compliant electrical switchboards.

(3) Are electrical switchboards brought up to the latest Australian standards when building works or refurbishments are carried out on Territory-owned properties.

(4) Is there a schedule of maintenance for electrical switchboards installed in ACT Government and buildings and facilities that fall under the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities; if so, outline the frequency of maintenance.

(5) Is there a schedule of inspections or safety audits for electrical switchboards; if so, outline the frequency of the inspections or safety audits.

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