Page 1858 - Week 06 - Thursday, 30 July 2020
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(1) Is the ACT Government aware of a new location, or any proposed locations, for the green waste services provided by Canberra Sand and Gravel on behalf of the Territory given they will be relocating due to the ongoing Ginninderry Development.
(2) Is the ACT Government able to confirm when relocation will be taking place.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) A new location for green waste drops off services provided by Canberra Sand and Gravel in Belconnen is yet to be identified. A longer-term solution for the acceptance of green waste for Belconnen and North Canberra is being investigated as part of Waste Infrastructure Planning.
(2) The licence for the facility will cease on 30 June 2021 to facilitate site remediation and handover to the Ginninderry Joint Venture.
National Multicultural Festival—planning
(Question No 3069)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 19 June 2020:
(1) What is the current state of planning for the 2021 National Multicultural Festival.
(2) Is planning proceeding on the assumption that the festival will go ahead; if so, what changes or alterations to the festival are being considered to allow for the festival to go ahead in a COVID-safe way.
(3 If planning for the 2021 festival is not proceeding, does this signal a delay or a cancellation and if a delay, when does the Minister expect a final decision to be made regarding whether the 2021 National Multicultural Festival will go ahead.
(4) What information about the 2021 festival has been shared, to date, with community groups and past/potential festival participants.
(5) If planning is currently not proceeding, what are the dedicated festival staff currently engaged with.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. Planning for the 2021 National Multicultural Festival (the Festival) is currently underway noting that the current COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions are being carefully considered as part of this process.
2. Refer to Question 1.
3. Refer to Question 1.
4. The Festival continually engages with the community and as part of these ongoing engagements the Festival Director met with all Showcase Leaders on several occasions.
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