Page 3093 - Week 08 - Thursday, 15 August 2019
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Municipal services—playgrounds
(Question No 2542)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for City Services, upon notice, on 17 May 2019:
Are there any plans by the ACT Government to construct a new playground in the Scullin shops area; if so, what is the proposed location and when can residents expect to see construction commence; if not, why not, and will the Government consider the construction of such a playground in the future as part of the 2019-2020 Budget
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
The Better Suburbs Statement 2030 was developed in 2018 through a deliberative democracy process to determine a blueprint of priorities for the delivery of city services. A Forum of community members allocated $1.9 million to upgrade and improve plays spaces across Canberra. While there is no current plan to construct a new playground within the Scullin Shop’s area, the Government will build a new playground in neighbouring Higgins and upgrade 19 existing playgrounds, including 6 in Belconnen. The community can currently utilise six existing neighbourhood parks with playgrounds in Scullin.
Waste—recycling
(Question No 2543)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for City Services, upon notice, on 17 May 2019:
(1) Are there any plans by the Government to install recycling bins at Kippax Fair and/or Charnwood Group Centre; if so, when will they be installed and where will the bins be located; if not, will the ACT Government consider installing recycling bins at Kippax Fair and Charnwood Group Centre for the 2019-20 Budget.
(2) What is the breakdown of costs for the installation and running of a recycling bin, including cost of the bin, installation, collection and maintenance etc.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The ACT Government is exploring options for improved waste management in public areas, including a littering education program to encourage personal responsibility for disposing of rubbish thoughtfully and the feasibility of providing additional waste and recycling bins in high use public areas.
(2) Costs vary depending on the style of bin chosen and whether a shroud is provided to improve visual amenity. A bin with shroud costs approximately $2000.00 to supply and install. Maintenance costs (pressure cleaning as required) are minimal unless the bin is vandalised. Recycling bins are typically emptied twice weekly, however, they are monitored and emptied more often if required.
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