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7096 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 (5) What opportunity does the community have to comment on development proposals? Answer— (1) Since the NSW Coastline Cycleway grants program began in 2003-04, 21 of the 23 eligible local councils have submitted proposals. These are: Tweed Shire Council Byron Shire Council Ballina Shire Council Richmond Valley Council Clarence Valley Council Coffs Harbour City Council Nambucca Shire Council Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Greater Taree City Council Great Lakes Council Port Stephens Council Newcastle City Council Lake Macquarie City Council Wyong Shire Council Gosford City Council Wollongong City Council Shellharbour City Council Council of the Municipality of Kiama Shoalhaven City Council Eurobodalla Shire Council Bega Valley Shire Council The two eligible councils that have not submitted proposals are Bellingen Shire Council and Kempsey Shire Council. (2) A six-step process for assessment of grant applications is outlined in the program guidelines. In summary, an assessment panel comprising representatives of the Department of Planning, the RTA and Bike NSW assesses applications on the basis of the assessment criteria specified in the program guidelines. The panel then makes recommendations for the Minister's approval. (3) Projects funded by the NSW Coastline Cycleway program must comply with a number of regulatory documents, including those listed in the program guidelines. A criterion for grant-funding is "adequate provision for environmental assessment". Climate change policy is a rapidly developing area. In the near future, local councils will be guided by the NSW Government's Draft Sea Level Rise Policy Statement and the draft NSW Climate Change Action Plan. (4) Most of the route of the Coastline Cycleway falls within the NSW Coastal Zone. Route planning seeks to avoid significant environmental impacts by using existing road reserves and similar easements where possible. Where the planned route passes through National Parks, only established public roads, fire trails and management trails will be used, in keeping with the current National Parks Cycling Policy. (5) Project assessment favours applications that are integrated into a local Bike Plan and that demonstrate community support. Where a DA is required for construction work, this is subject to the EP&A Act, 1979. *7486 RTA COMMITTEES AND BOARDS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to RTA committees and boards: (1) Of the 369 NSW Government committees and boards (as noted in the SMH on 20 July 2009), how many are administered⁄managed from the RTA? (2) What are the names of each of these committees and boards that satisfy (1)? Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
7097 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 Answer— I am advised: There are four committees or significant advisory groups that are administered or managed by the RTA. These committees ⁄ significant advisory groups are: • The Roads and Traffic Advisory Council. • The RTA Local Government Liaison Committee. • The Bicycle Advisory Council. • The NSW Road Freight Advisory Council. *7487 FUME CUPBOARDS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women— In relation to fume cupboards in the science classrooms at Wauchope High School: (1) Do the available fume cupboards meet Australian Standards? (2) If so, why were stickers placed on them 2 years ago to the effect that they did not? (3) If not, why have they not been replaced⁄upgraded? (4) When will they be replaced⁄upgraded? Answer— (1) I am advised that the fume cupboards at Wauchope High School met the Australian Standard at the time of installation. While the Australian Standard for new fume cupboards has since changed, the fume cupboards at Wauchope High School remain fit for use in secondary schools. (2) I am advised that the stickers were placed on the fume cupboards incorrectly. (3) I am advised that, as the fume cupboards met the Australian Standard at the time of installation and remain fit for use in secondary schools, there is no requirement for them to be upgraded. The Australian Standard applies more broadly to universities, industry and health facilities. Risks associated with the use of fume cupboards in the secondary school environment are minimised by the use of risk mitigation strategies, such as the Chemical Safety in Schools package and advice on the identification and use of fume cupboards. The Chemical Safety in Schools package was developed in 2000 with external consultants from the University of NSW and WorkCover who were aware of the science facilities present in NSW government secondary schools. For example, the Chemical Safety in Schools package prohibits the use of certain chemicals in the school environment and regulates access to others. I am informed that at no stage has the Department of Education and Training been advised that its fume cupboards represent a risk to the health and safety of any student or staff member. I am further advised that, due to the risk mitigation strategies in place in the school environment, the risk required to be controlled by school fume cupboards is significantly less than those found in industry, university and health facilities for which the standard fume cupboard is also designed. (4) A project to upgrade the Block E science laboratories, preparation area, chemical store and fume cupboard has been nominated for inclusion in a future minor capital works program. Funding for this project will continue to be considered against competing regional and state-wide capital works priorities. *7488 DSRD COMMITTEES AND BOARDS—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— In relation to DSRD committees and boards: (1) Of the 369 NSW Government committees and boards (as noted in the SMH on 20 July 2009), how many are administered⁄managed from the Department of State and Regional Development? (2) What are the names of each of these committees and boards that satisfy (1)? Answer— (1) 12. (2) • Regional Development Advisory Council • NSW-Asia Business Council • NSW Manufacturing Council • NSW Medical Research Liaison Group Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
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