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“theatre public address system – design and acquisition” with ACTP as the reporting entity and (b) the further single payment of $432,309.43 made to the same company, for the same purpose, and with the same reporting entity, on 28 March 2017 and listed in the Notifiable Invoices Register for March 2017, (i) at what location is the theatre public address system to be installed, (ii) what procurement process was followed, (iii) do the amounts in (a) and (b), totalling $864,618.85, comprise the total contractual amount; if not, what is the total amount, (iv) has the work required under the contract been completed; if not, when will it be, (v) given the descriptor is “design and acquisition”, does the contract include installation and commissioning; if not, what are the contractual arrangements for installation and commissioning, (vi) who is contracted to do the installation and commissioning, (vii) what is the contractual cost and (viii) what is the timeline for installation and commissioning.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

With reference to points a) and b) above, we confirm that three progress payments were made to the supplier during the course of the works. Progress payments are standard practice for infrastructure projects, reflecting the progression of the works.

(i)

The Canberra Theatre.

(ii)

Public tender.

(iii)

Yes.

(iv)

Yes. The project is currently in the defects liability period.

(v)

Yes. The project included installation and commissioning.

(vi)

Eighth Day Sound Australia Pty Ltd.

(vii)

Original contract amount: $796,927.68 incl. GST.

Final contract amount including variations: $864,618.85 incl. GST.

(viii)

Jan/Feb 2017.

Government—screen arts funding
(Question No 360)

Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Economic Development, upon notice, on 4 August 2017:

(1) In relation to the payment of $33,000 to Bower Bird Films Pty Ltd on 7 February 2017 and listed in the Notifiable Invoices Register for February 2017 as “contribution to film production – ‘Oyster’” with CMTEDD – ED as the reporting entity, under what CMTEDD program was the funding provided.

(2) What is the nature of this contribution.

(3) What in-kind recognition will the ACT Government receive as a result of this contribution; if none, why.

(4) What direct financial benefit will flow to the ACT Government as a result of making this contribution.

(5) How will that financial benefit be calculated.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

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