Page 4761 - Week 13 - Thursday, 28 November 2019
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constructed through the healthy waterways project in the Tuggeranong catchment are estimated to intercept 732 tonnes of sediment and nutrients a year that would otherwise end up in the lake where they can drive algal blooms. The seven water quality assets recently built in the Lake Tuggeranong catchment are particularly effective at intercepting nutrients from stormwater in the first flush of storms. The water quality assets are helping lower nutrient loads entering Lake Tuggeranong.
The healthy waterways investment in the research conducted by Associate Professor Dyer and her team will greatly improve the ability of the ACT government to understand water quality problems and formulate cost-effective, evidence-based solutions. I look forward to reviewing the progress made this summer and then outlining ongoing steps for a lasting solution to algal blooms for the Tuggeranong community.
I congratulate our Conservator for Flora and Fauna, Ian Walker, and his whole team on their efforts on this project and their nomination for the Banksia environmental awards this year.
Mr Barr: I believe that is question time for the year, Madam Speaker. I ask that all further questions be placed on the notice paper.
Supplementary answers to questions without notice
Sport—swimming pools
Homelessness—services
MS BERRY: I have a correction to make to information I provided yesterday in answer to a question with regard to the Erindale swim centre. I said that it was open this weekend. It is not open this weekend. The date has been changed. It will be open the weekend after.
I will also provide information on specialist homelessness sector Christmas and new year opening hours. The ACT government acknowledges that the upcoming festive season is often a challenging time for individuals and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness, who still require access to a range of services during this time.
At this time of the year ACT specialist homelessness sector organisations advise clients of their Christmas hours and provide information about supports available, including Lifeline, the AFP and the Domestic Violence Crisis Service. Additionally, information is provided on where to find free food over this period, should they find themselves in a crisis situation.
The sector’s accommodation providers will continue to support their clients as per normal during this period. The Volunteering and Contact ACT free meal, laundry and shower holiday guide will be publicly available by 13 December 2019. OneLink will be closed from 25 to 26 December 2019 and on 1 January 2020. On 27 December OneLink will take calls between 10 am and 4 pm. On 28 and 29 December OneLink staff will be available to take phone calls between 12.30 and 5 pm. On 30 and 31 December 2019 OneLink staff will be available to provide face-to-face services
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