Questions & Answers Paper No. 158 - Parliament of New South ...
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7095<br />
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS<br />
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009<br />
*7482 NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate<br />
Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister<br />
for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Executive Council—<br />
What monies have already been spent in relation to the <strong>No</strong>rthern Beaches Hospital including land<br />
acquisition, preliminary planning procedures and consultation?<br />
Answer—<br />
I am advised:-<br />
NSW Health Department records indicate that to the end <strong>of</strong> August 2009 almost $29.7 million has been<br />
spent in relation to land acquisition and project planning for the new <strong>No</strong>rthern Beaches Hospital.<br />
*7483 SYDNEY BUSES—UNRULY PASSENGERS—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Transport, and<br />
Minister for the Illawarra—<br />
(1) What procedures are in place to assist bus drivers and security guards who lose control <strong>of</strong> unruly<br />
passengers aboard Sydney Buses services?<br />
(2) Are there any plans to increase the amount <strong>of</strong> support being provided to bus drivers and security<br />
guards aboard Sydney Buses?<br />
Answer—<br />
I am advised:<br />
(1) and (2) State Transit works closely with NSW Police on strategies to boost safety and security on the<br />
Sydney Buses network, and to improve incident response times. This includes coordinated operations<br />
and exercises involving both Police and State Transit <strong>of</strong>ficers. State Transit also maintains regular<br />
liaison with local councils and hotel groups in working to improve safety and reduce antisocial<br />
behaviour on its buses.<br />
The Sydney Buses fleet is also being continually upgraded with the latest in driver and passenger<br />
safety, security, and vehicle monitoring systems, including the latest in digital CCTV security and<br />
vehicle tracking systems. As new and more advanced technology becomes available it is<br />
incorporated into the vehicles <strong>of</strong> the Sydney Buses fleet. This allows for targeting <strong>of</strong> immediate<br />
assistance to a bus at its exact location in situations requiring an immediate response. In addition,<br />
evidence from CCTV cameras is used by Police in finding and prosecuting <strong>of</strong>fenders, as<br />
demonstrated in recent high pr<strong>of</strong>ile cases in the local media on the <strong>No</strong>rthern Beaches.<br />
*7484 ASBESTOS REMOVAL—MONA VALE HOSPITAL—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Deputy Premier,<br />
Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney<br />
General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the Executive Council—<br />
(1) When does the Government expect to announce a timeline for the completion <strong>of</strong> asbestos removal<br />
works to Mona Vale Hospital's maternity ward?<br />
(2) How long after the closure <strong>of</strong> the maternity ward in July did the renovations commence?<br />
Answer—<br />
(1) and (2) The Mona Vale Hospital Maternity Ward was temporarily relocated to Manly Hospital on 1<br />
July 2009. Specialist asbestos hygienists were engaged to develop a scope <strong>of</strong> works for the asbestos<br />
removal during July 2009. The tender process for the asbestos removal program was conducted in August<br />
2009 and a contract was awarded in September 2009. It is anticipated that asbestos works will commence<br />
in October 2009. The timeline for completion <strong>of</strong> the asbestos removal is approximately four months,<br />
followed by restoration works, all <strong>of</strong> which is expected to be completed by June 2010.<br />
*7485 COASTAL CYCLEWAY PROGRAM—Mr Rob Stokes asked the Minister for Planning, and Minister for<br />
Redfern Waterloo—<br />
In regards to the NSW Coastal Cycleway Program:<br />
(1) Which local councils have submitted proposals for the NSW Coastal Cycleway?<br />
(2) What is the assessment procedure for such proposals?<br />
(3) How have climate change and ecologically sustainable development been taken into consideration?<br />
(4) (a) Is the Minister aware <strong>of</strong> any areas where the cycleway will pass through sensitive coastal<br />
habitats?<br />
(b) If yes, where are these areas?<br />
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