Ms CARNEY - 2006-05-04
During the 2005 election campaign, you announced that you would build an aquatic centre in Alice Springs at a cost of $8.1m. An allocation for $8.1m is not in this week’s budget. I have checked the election commitment budget predictions and found a skate park for Nightcliff and an $820 000 allocation for netball in Darwin, and I have even found your commitment to proudly embrace a space-age toilet worth $100 000. Why is there no mention of the strongly promised Alice Springs aquatic centre? Do you propose to keep your promise and when?
ANSWER
Mr Stirling: Absolutely!
Ms MARTIN: I have been pre-empted by the Treasurer - absolutely, Madam Speaker! I thank the member for the question, because it is a great commitment to Alice Springs. A new aquatic centre with heated pool, a hydrotherapy pool and a water park is something we have to ensure we get right. In agreement with the Alice Springs Council, we are releasing $100 000 of that $8.1m this year to go through the necessary appropriate planning and consultation processes. This is a very specific facility. There needs to be a fair bit of work done, and the money will be available in the coming financial year. Hang on, Alice Springs, it is coming.
ANSWER
Mr Stirling: Absolutely!
Ms MARTIN: I have been pre-empted by the Treasurer - absolutely, Madam Speaker! I thank the member for the question, because it is a great commitment to Alice Springs. A new aquatic centre with heated pool, a hydrotherapy pool and a water park is something we have to ensure we get right. In agreement with the Alice Springs Council, we are releasing $100 000 of that $8.1m this year to go through the necessary appropriate planning and consultation processes. This is a very specific facility. There needs to be a fair bit of work done, and the money will be available in the coming financial year. Hang on, Alice Springs, it is coming.
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