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height, trunk circumference, number of trunks, crown spread, health and value of the trees.
b) No trees were removed as part of the preparation of the blocks for sale. The sites were sold with buildings and structures in place with an approved demolition DA that the developer must comply with.
c) Under the Tree Protection Act 2005 the purchasers of the sites are required to retain all regulated or registered trees, however they may apply for a ‘Tree Damaging Activity' and lodge a DA with a tree removal if they consider their design cannot be facilitated with the trees remaining.
d,e) The purchasers must consider landscape design in their proposal for the site and incorporate appropriate new plantings, which will be assessed against the Territory Plan when a DA is lodged.
(4) The Tree Protection Act 2005 is relied upon for the retention of regulated and registered trees.
(5)
a) The Public Housing Renewal Taskforce does not have a tree planting policy. Public housing developments are assessed through the Development Application process, and this process seeks entity advice from the Environment Protection Agency and the Conservator of Flora and Fauna to inform approval decisions. Generally, a landscape architect is engaged to formulate the approved landscape plan which will comply with the applicable Development and Precinct Codes.
b) i) The Taskforce has not kept a record of how many trees have been planted.
ii) Housing ACT have policies in place to maintain and replace trees when necessary.
(6) The Tree Protection Act 2005 is relied upon for the retention of regulated and registered trees.
Sport—ovals
(Question No 2415)
Ms Le Couteur asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation, upon notice, on 5 April 2019:
(1) How will demand for sports fields from the growing Molonglo Valley population be met.
(2) When will sports fields be provided in the Molonglo Valley.
(3) Where will these sports fields be constructed.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Consistent with the Stromlo Forest Park Master Plan, the first District Playing Field to service the Molonglo region will be provided in Stromlo Forest Park.
(2) The timing of the delivery of the District Playing Fields at Stromlo Forest Park is yet to be finalised.
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