Page 2563 - Week 07 - Thursday, 3 August 2017

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Government buildings—electrical systems
(Question Nos 205-207 and 209-234)

Mr Coe asked the Chief Minister, the Minister for Urban Renewal, the Minister for Economic Development, the Minister for Health, the Treasurer, the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, the Attorney-General, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations, the Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Minister for Women, the Minister for Planning and Land Management, the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development. the Minister for Regulatory Services, the Minister for the Arts and Community Events, the Minister for Veterans and Seniors, the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, the Minister for Justice, Consumer Affairs and Road Safety, the Minister for Corrections, the Minister for Mental Health, the Minister for Community Services and Social Inclusion, the Minister for Disability, Children and Youth, the Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, the Minister for Transport and City Services, the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, the Minister for Higher Education, Training and Research, upon notice, on 12 May 2017 (redirected to the Chief Minister):

(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.

(6) Are there any current contracts in place to maintain the electrical switchboards installed in ACT Government and buildings and facilities that fall under the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities; if so, list the contract number, period of contract and value of the contract.

(7) What ACT Government buildings and facilities that fall under the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities are deemed to be part of ACT’s critical infrastructure.


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