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7048 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 Work is currently being undertaken on the Coopernook to Herons Creek upgrade. The project has been affected by five months of unseasonable wet weather which has caused some delays. It is expected that the project will be progressively opened with the final section opening to traffic around April 2010. *7349 INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN BY-PASSED COMMUNITIES—Mr Peter Besseling asked the Minister for Roads— (1) As a result of the Pacific Highway upgrade between Coopernook and Herons Creek, what was the RTA budget for upgrading infrastructure within the bypassed communities of: (a) Moorland; (b) Johns River; (c) Kew? (2) How much of this budget has been allocated and what projects has it helped support? Answer— I am advised: The RTA has been providing planning assistance to the local Councils in preparing for the bypasses, in line with the conditions of approval for the overall project. *7350 LYMES DISEASE—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— As chronic Lymes disease sufferers in Australia are currently required to travel to Germany or the USA to receive treatment: (1) Will the NSW Government recognise and treat Lymes disease sufferers in NSW? (2) Does NSW Health warn National Parks and Wildlife officers of the dangers of tick bites and the threat of contracting Lymes disease while at work from tick bites? (3) How many cases of Lymes disease have been diagnosed in NSW since January 1990? (4) What medical practices are in place to treat suspected Lymes disease cases in NSW? Answer— I am advised: (1) Lyme disease is a tick-borne zoonosis caused by the spirochaete bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. Since the disease was first recognised in 1975 it has become the most frequently reported human tick-borne infection worldwide. It has been reported from every continent (except Antarctica) although doubt remains as to whether it occurs in the southern hemisphere in general, and in Australia in particular. People in NSW with Lyme disease that is acquired overseas are recognised and treated as appropriate. (2) No. Your question regarding information given to National Parks and Wildlife officers should be redirected to the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment. (3) Lyme disease is not a notifiable disease in NSW therefore exact numbers of cases diagnosed is not available. Occasional imported cases are recognised. NSW Health is not aware of any cases of confirmed Lyme disease that has been acquired in NSW. (4) Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics given orally or intravenously. These antibiotics are commonly available on prescription in NSW. *7351 CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST NUMBERS—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) How many child psychologists are there currently at the Casino Community Health centre? (2) As one full-time child psychologist is on 12 months leave, when will this position be filled? (3) Is the Government aware of the backlog of referrals for children and families needing the services of a child psychologist in the Casino area? Answer— I am advised: (1) to (3) Casino Community Health Centre is funded for a 0.8 full time equivalent Child Psychologist position. Recruitment to this position is currently underway. As an interim measure, pending recruitment, arrangements are in place for urgent referrals to be seen by Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
7049 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 the Counselling Team at the Goonellabah Child and Family Health Service. *7352 ALLOCATION OF POLICE RESOURCES—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for Redfern Waterloo representing the Minister for Police, Minister for Lands, and Minister for Rural Affairs— (1) Have NSW Police developed a model for the proper allocation of police resources to areas of need and⁄or growth? (2) If not why not? Answer— The NSW Police Force has advised me: Operational policing resources are continually reviewed and allocated in accordance with a range of criteria including workload, historical allocation, internal reviews, industrial agreements and government commitments. While geographical size and population are taken into account, these factors in isolation do not indicate the level or nature of policing requirements in a given area. *7353 LIGHTS ON GRAFTON BRIDGE—Mr Steve Cansdell asked the Minister for Transport, and Minister for the Illawarra— (1) Is the Minister aware that lights on the Grafton bridge are being left on during daylight hours? (2) At what time are the lights programmed to come on in the evening and switch off in the morning? (3) What energy saving policies does the Government have in place to ensure this wasteful practice does not continue? Answer— I am advised: (1) There are lights on the walkway, the road way and the railway section of the Grafton Bridge over the Clarence River. The lights on the roadway are the responsibility of RTA, and are maintained by Country Energy using similar practice as for street lighting. The lights on the railway are under the responsibility of the Australian Rail Track Corporation. The lights on the walkway are under the responsibility of the RTA. The RTA has contracted the operation and maintenance of the lighting on the walkway to a local electrical contractor. The lights operate by a light sensor and are programmed to turn off in daylight hours. The contractor tested the lighting system on 1 October 2009 and found no faults in the system. The lights were not found to be on during this day time inspection. (2) The walkway lights are programmed to turn on when lighting is inadequate rather than at a specific time. They operate by a light sensor to turn off in daylight hours. (3) Regular testing (once per month) is undertaken by the contractor to ensure the lights are functioning properly. *7354 VISITS TO SOLAR THERMAL ELECTRICITY GENERATORS—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Premier, and Minister for the Arts— Since 23 September 2008, has the Premier visited any solar thermal electricity generator anywhere? Answer— No. *7355 VICTORIA ROAD COLLAPSE—Mr Peter Debnam asked the Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform, and Minister for Ports and Waterways representing the Treasurer— In relation to the Victoria Road collapse at Bellevue Hill: Given your advice there is no provision in the 2009-10 Budget for the cost of repairs to this road and your drawing of attention to a media release by Sydney Water entitled "Early views out on Bellevue Hill incident" (Question 6561), does this mean Sydney Water is denying responsibility for the collapse and the Government is withholding funding from Woollahra Council? Answer— I'm advised: Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
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