Page 1629 - Week 06 - Thursday, 23 July 2020
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is safe to do so, I am pleased to have received very positive feedback, following the completion of these projects.
MS CODY: Minister, how did the upgrades to community facilities support local business and tradespeople?
MS ORR: I thank Ms Cody for the supplementary question. The ACT government recognise the importance of keeping our city going during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why we are delivering fast-tracked infrastructure projects in every region of Canberra. The fast-tracked upgrades to community facilities are creating job opportunities for local workers, supporting Canberra’s businesses and protecting the ACT economy. It is estimated that 73 local jobs were supported through the completion of the community facility upgrade projects, which engaged 15 local businesses.
This government is focused on supporting working Canberrans. Our fast-track program is keeping people in jobs, as well as creating new job opportunities for people in need of secure employment. We will continue to invest in local infrastructure projects so that our community can enjoy the benefits of upgrades to public assets, in turn delivering on the government’s commitment to support working people across the ACT.
MS GUPTA: Minister, in what other ways is the ACT government supporting the Canberra community?
MS ORR: I thank Mr Gupta. The ACT government will continue to support the Canberra community through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. To date, the ACT government has invested significantly to support our community in a range of ways. In recognition of the additional pressures on our community, I announced a $9 million community support package in March, which was designed to provide direct relief to people most in need, as well as boosting the capacity of critical community services across Canberra.
A key initiative under this package was the establishment of the Canberra Relief Network. The Canberra Relief Network is a group of established emergency food relief and community service organisations in Canberra working together to ensure that all Canberrans have access to food and other essential items. Any Canberran in need of assistance can reach out at canberrarelief.com.au or by calling 1800 43 11 33.
In order to keep supporting the Canberra community, last month I launched the community recovery road map. The road map focuses on immediate community responses to support Canberrans most in need, the delivery of community resilience-building activities and the implementation of long-term recovery measures for our city. This is part of our government’s overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to ensure that every Canberran is supported through a strong, healthy economic and community-based response.
Mr Barr: Madam Speaker, I ask that all further questions be placed on the notice paper.
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