Questions & Answers Paper No. 158 - Parliament of New South ...
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7034<br />
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS<br />
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009<br />
(b) If so, what was the outcome <strong>of</strong> that study?<br />
(5) Did the Redfern-Waterloo Authority call for tenders to "investigate the options for the redevelopment<br />
<strong>of</strong> Redfern Station" for the RWA and RailCorp in 2006, with consultants to be appointed by July<br />
2006?<br />
(6) Is the redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Redfern Station a priority in both the RWA's 2005 Human Services Plan and<br />
2006 Built Environment Plan?<br />
(7) Was the Redfern Station redevelopment included in the <strong>No</strong>vember 2005 Urban Transport Statement<br />
as a "Capacity and Service Improvement Initiative" to be completed by 2011?<br />
(8) (a) Have at least eight concept plans been developed for Redfern Railway Station?<br />
(b) If not, how many concept plans have been prepared?<br />
(9) Did the RWA announce in May 2008 that design work would begin soon?<br />
(10) When will designs for an accessible Redfern Railway Station be completed and what consultation is<br />
planned?<br />
(11) When will redevelopment <strong>of</strong> Redfern Railway Station commence and be completed?<br />
Answer—<br />
I am advised that physical accessibility at CityRail stations now exceeds the 25% target set for 2007 by<br />
the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992,<br />
with 117 <strong>of</strong> the 307 operational CityRail stations being wheelchair accessible. It is estimated 75% <strong>of</strong><br />
passengers now use accessible stations.<br />
The NSW Government will continue working hard to upgrade existing train stations to ensure our<br />
passengers have safe, modern and accessible facilities.<br />
More than $30 million in funding has been allocated to the design, planning and construction <strong>of</strong><br />
accessibility upgrades, including Easy Access upgrades, across the CityRail network during the 2009⁄10<br />
financial year.<br />
Stations are being upgraded in a priority order as part <strong>of</strong> the Easy Access Program based on a number <strong>of</strong><br />
weighted criteria including (but not limited to): patronage; strategic importance to the network; potential<br />
growth; bus services; car parking; shopping; walking access; access to medical facilities; access to<br />
educational facilities; tourism; rail interchanges⁄termination within and between lines; and proximity to<br />
alternative accessible stations.<br />
Specific questions concerning the actions <strong>of</strong> the Redfern Waterloo Authority are a matter for the Minister<br />
for Redfern Waterloo.<br />
I am advised that RailCorp and the Redfern Waterloo Authority jointly funded a study in 2006 to revise<br />
options developed in 2004, based on a land-based survey <strong>of</strong> the station elements to ensure accurate<br />
drawings and passenger counts.<br />
The upgrade <strong>of</strong> Redfern Station was shown in the Urban Transport Statement as a 2011 project.<br />
Construction is currently expected to take 3 to 4 years to complete, subject to staging.<br />
I am advised that RailCorp and the Redfern Waterloo Authority have identified a preferred option for<br />
development at the station, although the Redfern Waterloo Authority has requested that RailCorp amend<br />
a few elements <strong>of</strong> that option. I understand that this is currently being done.<br />
A community consultation plan is currently been developed. It is expected that community consultation<br />
will begin in 2010, once funding for the project has been secured.<br />
*7312 NUMBER OF FTE PEOPLE IN THE SES—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Premier, and Minister for the<br />
Arts—<br />
What was the total FTE number <strong>of</strong> people in the SES as at 30 June 2009?<br />
Answer—<br />
Consolidated SES FTE numbers as at 30 June 2009 are not available. However, details relating to the<br />
SES position reductions as at 30 June 2009 are able to be viewed on the Department <strong>of</strong> Premier and<br />
Cabinet website.<br />
*7313 ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL—Mr Jonathan O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Training,<br />
and Minister for Women—<br />
What is the scope <strong>of</strong> major capital works proposed for Roseville Public School as identified in the<br />
2009-2010 Budget <strong>Paper</strong>s?<br />
Answer—<br />
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