Page 2343 - Week 06 - Thursday, 6 June 2019
Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . . Video
(3) What communication has the Minister had with the current Phillip ice rink about their future and options for the site moving forward.
(4) What communication activities are planned for the numerous competitors in ice sports
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Ice Sports Facility Options Analysis Report was released on 19 December 2018. The next step will involve an Expression of Interest process being undertaken by the ACT Government seeking interest from suitably qualified and experienced parties to design, construct, operate and maintain a new ice sports facility in the ACT.
(2) The ACT Government has committed to undertake the proposed Expression of Interest (EOI) process in 2019.
(3) The Minister has no direct contact. A central contact point has been established within Sport and Recreation in Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate to deal with any enquiries in relation to the proposed EOI process.
(4) All communication regarding the ACT Ice Sports Facility Options Analysis Report has been channelled through the ACT Ice Sports Federation, which represents local ice sports organisations. Following completion of the Report, it was made publicly available on the Sport and Recreation website (www.sport.act.gov.au). The ACT Government will continue to engage with the ACT Ice Sports Federation throughout the Expression of Interest process.
Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders—housing
(Question No 2496)
Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, upon notice, on 5 April 2019 (redirected to the Minister for Housing and Suburban Development):
(1) Can the Minister provide an update on the status of the new housing complex for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders announced in the 2019-20 Budget.
(2) Can the Minister provide an outline of the current usage rates and maintenance costs for the Mura Gunya complex.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Housing ACT submitted a Development Application for its second complex for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Older Persons in December 2018. This proposal is located in Ulverstone Street, Lyons and contains five units.
The original budget commitment was for $4.488 million for up to 10 units. As such, Housing ACT has worked with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body to identify another site on which to construct a further five units. A site has been identified in Dickson, and a Development Application is likely to be submitted before the end of the financial year.
Next page . . . . Previous page . . . . Speeches . . . . Contents . . . . Debates(HTML) . . . . PDF . . . . Video