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7038 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 The North Coast Area Health Service does not collect data on the number of Enhanced Primary Care Program referrals received from GP's. *7322 TWEED COURT HOUSE—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to employees at the Tweed Court House: What are the total number of employees at the Tweed Court House in the following periods: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) Year to date? Answer— I am advised that the number of full-time equivalent staff positions has been 6.4 for these periods. *7323 AVOS IN THE TWEED/BYRON LOCAL AREA COMMAND—Mr Geoff Provest asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— In relation to AVOs in the Tweed⁄Byron Local Area Command (LAC): (1) What is the number of AVOs issued in the Tweed⁄Byron Local Area Command for the following periods: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) Year to date? (2) What is the breakdown of AVOs issued for males and females for the following periods: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) Year to date? (3) How many AVOs were breached in the following periods: (a) 2007; (b) 2008; (c) Year to date? Answer— I am advised: In relation to 2007 figures I refer the member to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research which publishes details with respect to AVOs on its website. Figures for 2008 and 2009 have not yet been finalized by the Bureau. *7324 CARLINGFORD LINE TRAIN SERVICES—Mr Michael Richardson asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— What is the Government's response to the Hills Shire Council's request that train services on the Carlingford line be increased in line with the massive population growth planned for the area around Carlingford Station as part of council's Carlingford Precinct Plan? Answer— I am advised: NSW Transport and Infrastructure is working with the Hills Shire Council, the Department of Planning, RailCorp and the Roads and Traffic Authority to align public transport services with existing and anticipated future demand. In addition, NSW Transport and Infrastructure is participating in planning for the Epping Town Centre, which is a potential key destination for Carlingford residents in terms of access to Macquarie Park and the CBD via the Epping to Chatswood Rail Line and a potential future North West Metro. A Transport Blueprint is being developed by NSW Transport and Infrastructure for the Sydney Metropolitan Area Carlingford. This will map out the actions and strategies necessary to ensure our transport system continues to grow and adapt to change to achieve better transport outcomes for Sydney passengers and the movement of goods. The Blueprint will build on the networks and initiatives already Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
7039 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 in place or underway. The Blueprint will set the Government's strategic transport planning agenda for the next 25 years and will be developed alongside the major review of the Metropolitan Strategy - so that Sydney's transport planning and land use planning are inextricably linked. The Government has appointed an independent reference panel of experts to provide advice during the development of the Blueprint. *7325 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS COSTS—CURRAWONG—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) What costs have been incurred by the Department of Planning in the assessment of the heritage values and development proposals for Currawong since the Minister referred this matter to an expert panel in December 2007? (2) What proportion of these costs have been recovered from the proponent? Answer— (1) The Department incurred costs of $99,768 for the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel and $33,329 for the Ministerial Review Panel. (2) The Proponent was charged a project application fee of $134,687, which included fees for the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel. *7326 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL—CAREEL BAY—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo— (1) (a) Is the Minister currently assessing a development proposal submitted by Austral Monsoon Industries Pty Limited in relation to a site at Careel Bay in Avalon? (b) If yes, what is the current status of any development proposal? (2) (a) Has the Minister had any discussions with representatives of or agents for Austral Monsoon Industries Pty Limited in her role as Minister for Planning? (b) If yes, what were the nature of those discussions? Answer— (1) (a) and (b) The recent decision of the Land and Environment Court in relation to this matter means that the current application is still on foot. I understand the Department of Planning has asked Austral Monsoon Industries Pty Limited to confirm whether it wishes to proceed with the current proposal. As yet no response has been received. (2) (a) and( b) The Minister has not had any discussions with representatives of agents for Austral Monsoon Industries Pty Ltd. *7327 SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— (1) Has your department had any discussions regarding the grant of a lease, licence or any other right over Department of Education land at Narrabeen Sports High for the purpose of constructing a swimming pool complex? (2) If yes, what was the nature of these discussions and what is the current position of any discussions or negotiations? Answer— During negotiations for a lease that commenced in 2007 for the construction and operation of a gymnasium on land at Narrabeen Sports High School the lessee had considered including a pool in the facilities. Land at Narrabeen Sports High School has been leased to Pittwater Sports Centre for the construction and operation of a gymnasium and other associated facilities. A pool is not included in the facilities proposed under the lease. The lessee subsequently canvassed with the school the potential to construct a pool at a later stage. I am advised that the school community was not receptive to constructing a pool on the school site. I understand that there are no ongoing negotiations for a pool on the Narrabeen Sports High School site. *7328 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TRAFFIC VOLUMES—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to the Pacific Highway and traffic volumes: (1) Has the NSW Government, together with the RTA, undertaken modelling for traffic projections Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
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