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(1)
a. None in 2017-18.
b. None in 2018-19.
c. In 2019-20:
i. A compliance upgrade of the access stairs for the plantroom has been undertaken for the hydrotherapy pool.
ii. The total cost of compliance upgrade is $14,740.00.
iii. To provide compliant access to the plantroom.
iv. No improvement to the functionality of the pool.
v. No difference to the life expectancy of the pool.
vi. No difference to users of the pool.
(2) As outlined in my 28 November 2019 Ministerial Statement to the Legislative Assembly, the pool is at the end of its life and needs to close. Therefore, there are no planned upgrades for the pool. Instead, we are working with Arthritis ACT to identify appropriate alternative arrangements.
Casey—community facilities
(Question No 2823)
Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation, upon notice, on 29 November 2019 (redirected to the Minister for Planning and Land Management):
In relation to the Government being called on to commit to commencing community consultation for community facilities in and around Casey in a motion brought to the Assembly on 5 June 2019, (a) has consultation commenced; if so, what date did it commence, (b) what methods are being used to consult with stakeholders, businesses and residents in Casey, (c) what is the number of interactions with stakeholders, businesses and residents that has been had during consultation, (d) what is the timeline of consultation and when will it be complete, (e) what outcomes will the consultation produce and (f) will the results of the consultation be made public; if so, when.
Mr Gentleman: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
a) No. Consultation about community facilities in and around Casey is scheduled to commence February 2020 following completion of community needs assessments.
b) A range of consultation methods will be used including presentations to the Gungahlin Community Council, public ‘meet the planner’ sessions, community polling and social media.
c) See above.
d) Consultation is anticipated to commence in February 2020 and run for approximately six weeks.
e) Consultation will be used to inform:
• A shared understanding of the needs for community and recreation facilities in Casey and the immediate surrounding suburbs; and
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