Page 4634 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 27 November 2019
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Mrs Dunne interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: Mrs Dunne, that is enough, thank you.
MR STEEL: From next April, buses will take a different route. They will travel on Athllon Drive and Soward Drive, and we are taking the opportunity to install new—
Mr Coe: Why did it take that long?
MR STEEL: We have to take capital upgrades. We are installing new bus stops to make sure that we are providing access for—
Mr Coe interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Coe!
MR STEEL: people in the local public service departments and ensuring the safety of people wanting to catch public transport and other road users. Yesterday I also announced that we are bringing forward the government upgrades to the laneways between Anketell Street and the lake, an important precinct at the heart of Tuggeranong, with construction brought forward to as early as next January.
Final designs for the renewed space are based on community feedback that we have been undertaking with the community. Residents have told us that they want to see better views of the lake through from Anketell Street, level spaces and ensuring that it is more accessible. (Time expired.)
MS CHEYNE: Minister, with buses coming off Anketell Street, what other improvements are being made to public transport on the south side?
MR STEEL: I thank Ms Cheyne for her supplementary. Of course, our government has been outlining our positive plans for the future, particularly on the south side. Unlike those opposite, who are focused on themselves and their failed leadership team, we have been outlining our positive plans for the future.
Opposition members interjecting—
MR STEEL: You could learn something from that. In particular, we have seen the Wanniassa park and ride, a—
Mrs Dunne: A point of order.
MADAM SPEAKER: Resume your seat. A point of order?
Mrs Dunne: The question was about Anketell Street, Madam Speaker. The standing orders require that the answer be directly relevant and not debate the issue. Just because this minister is a failed minister who, until a few months ago, told us that we could—
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