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STANDING COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, PUBLIC WORKS AND TERRITORY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES

ANNUAL REPORTS HEARINGS

Tuesday 29 November 2011

LDA

SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION 1

In relation to Community Land Release (Vol1 page 6):

a) What are the sites at Isabella Plains, Giralang and McKellar? ·

b) What community consultation was undertaken on these sites? (Particularly Isabella Plains)

MR BARR: The answer to the supplementary question is as follows:

a) In order of the questions raised:

(i) Isabella Plains is a vacant community facility site situated at the intersection of Drumston Street and Ellerston A venue which was identified specifically for housing for Older Canberrans;

(ii) The Giralang site, situated in·Canopus Crescent, Giralang and the McKellar site situated in Bennetts Close, McKellar are both former Pre-school sites, which as a result of the community engagement were determined to be released for the full range of uses permitted under the Territory Plan Community Land Use Zone.

b) All three sites were subject to community engagement which consisted of a letterbox drop to all residents commencing in October 2010.

(i) The Isabella Plains consultation commenced 20 October 2010 with a letter to all residents advising the proposed release of the site. This was followed by notification in the Canberra Times Community Noticeboard on 23 October 2010, an update of the then, Land and Property Services (LAPS) website and the erection of a sign on the site from 25 October 2010. Consultation closed on 11 November 2010 with the final report completed once all comments were received and considered. The LAPS website was then updated with a copy of the report and a summary of the outcome.

(ii) The consultation for Giralang and McKellar began the week commencing on 2 October 2010 with letters to all residents in Giralang and McKellar regarding the proposed release of the sites in their suburb. This was followed up by notification in the Canberra Times Community Noticeboard on 9 October 2010, an update ofthe then, LAPS website and the erection of a sign on eachofthe sites

from 11 October 2010. Consultation closed on 27 October 2010 with the final report being completed once all comments were received and considered. The LAPS website was updated with a copy of the reports and a summary of the outcomes.

It should be noted that all respondents received a fmmalresponse to any issues they raised as part of the community engagement process.

Approved for circulation to the Member and incorporation into Hansard.

~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. ~~~:.!.~ .............. .




LDA

SUPPLEMENTARYQUESTION 2

In relation to Wright land release (Vol 1 page 9):

a) Could you please update us on the popularity of the Wright Multi-unit sites, and whether all the sites offered have been sold?

b) Were they sold at the expected price?

c) Have any incentives been rolled in to the sale?

d) What conditions are included as part of the sale? (re. energy, parking, transport, adaptable building, etc)

e) And will they be an integral part of the leases when sold on?

f) In relation to individual block sales in Wright, are any of the blocks being sold back to the Government, due to people not being able to build on the blocks due to them not being the sizes or proportions they expected?


a) Wright contains a total often (10) Multi Unit Sites (MUS), to date six (6) MUS have been released for sale by tender. All of these sites with the exception of one (1) have been sold to developers at or abovethe market valuations. The Sales Agent for Wright is currently in negotiations with an interested party for the remaining site and the LDA anticipates that the final site will be sold at or above market valuation in the coming weeks.

b) All sites have been sold at or above market valuation (expected price).

c) No incentives have been rolled into the sale of the Multi Unit Sites.

d) As part of each of the Multi Unit Site Contract for Sale the Developer is required via a Project Delivery Agreement to:

• Deliver a minimum of30% ofthe dwellings on the site as affordable housing to support the ACT Government's Affordable Housing Action Plan.

• Ensure the design and construction of the building meets with the Wright .:_ Stage 1 Estate Guide and the Wright Molonglo Valley Multi Unit Development Guidelines.

• Meet sustainability initiatives including: • Collectively achieve an average energy rating of not less than 7

stars. • Each individual unit achieves a minimum energy rating of not less

than 5 stars. • Where air conditions are installed as part of the development they

must have a minimum MEPS rating of2.9 stars for both heating and cooling cycles.

• All dwellings must include 4 star WELS rated water efficient plumbing fixtures and sanitary ware.

• Provide secure storage for 2 bicycles per <;!welling. • Use Low Volatile Organic Compounds (V.OC) paints, carpets and

underlays.

• Demonstrate independent third party certification that all the sustainability initiatives have been delivered.

• Ensure Fibre to the Premises is connected to each dwelling.

e) The design and construction requirements as well as the sustainability initiatives are the responsibility ofthe developer and are required to be delivered by the developer. The LDA is unable to mandate any requirements in subsequent leases.

f) No blocks have been "sold" back to the Government, however rescissions to date in Wright total 90 blocks. The LDA does not record reasons for recession and all rescinded blocks are subsequently reoffered to the market. To date the LDA has endorsed 68 plans for residences in Wright.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. ~:.~.:.!.~ .......... .




LDA


In relation to Wright- Home Sustainability Advisor (Voll page 13):

a) Could you give us an update on the success or otherwise of the Home Sustainability Advisor in Wright- what kind of feedback have you had?

b). Do you intend to extend this to other land release areas in Canberra, not just those suburbs in Molonglo?


a) The LDA has endorsed 68 plans (as at 23 January 2012) and feedback from purchasers as well as architects and building designers has been positive, they believe the Home Sustainability Adviser (HSA) provides a valuable service at the early stages of building design. Some unsolicited comments from purchasers I designers include:

"The delivery and outcome ofLDA's current plan at Molonglo Valley shows LDA has the initiative to create innovative residential suburbs which will most certainly be a case study for planners across the country and internationally. I am expecting a significant improvement on the future of Canberra's planning. In addition, arranging a regular consultation with LDA's Home Sustainability Advisers, will achieve fantastic results in Molonglo Valley for those who wish to live life in this metropolitan, yet beautiful and eco friendly environment".

The [purchaser's name] overall experience with the HSA has been a positive one, saying, 'We have been impressed with the process. It was difficult at first; however, Greg Burghardt's sessions have ensured our plans are of a high quality for a home we are very much looking forward to living in. We believe the philosophy behind Wright and Coombs is good and we are happy to comply with regulations. As a result we are now happier with our final plans than we were with our original designs that were not compliant'.

Advice provided by the HSA has seen a high take up of solar water heaters by home purchasers, better solar passive design to ensure improved energy efficiency of individual homes as well as the selection of more energy efficient heating and cooling systems.

b) The LDA intends to undertake further measurement ofthe success of the HSA during the suburb of Wright, however, given the positive feedback to date the HSA service it is likely to continue into Coombs and may be utilised in Moncrieff.


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LDA

SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION 4 .

In relation to Coombs land release (Vall page 13):

a) What is the status of the plan to roll-out purple pipes for secondary water use in households?

b) How many houses will be part of ~he trial?

c) How will the trial be assessed?

d) Where will the water be piped from?

e) Will the pipes be plumbed into toilets?

f) · What other purposes will the water be used for (garden, etc)?

MR BARR: The·answer to the supplementary question is as follows:

The approved Coombs and Wright Development Applications have made provision for future non potable water supply, subject to enabling policy being adopted by relevant asset acceptance Directorates and Authorities.

The issue of non-potable water, including the third pipeline option, is being considered as part of a broader review of ACT water policy, which will be unde1iaken through the review of Think Water, Act Water. A specific study by ESDD (fmmerly DECCEW) of non-potable water supply and policy altematives is proposed and will build on a cunent study looking into the locational opportunities and technical feasibility of altematives.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development . ,~.3.11-Date ............................ .




LDA


In relation to Mingle program- Molonglo (Voll page 16):

a) I see that Mingle activities will stmt in Molonglo in 2012- how will these work?

b) Will community groups be involved?

c) Will a Parkcare group be established to help look after the river?

d) Will there also be a focus on getting the community gardens going? Will COGS be invited to help out with this?

e) How will it be funded- in the short-term, and into the future?


a) The draft Mingle Business Plan outlines the overall structure for how the Mingle program will be rolled out in Molonglo Valley. It is anticipated that the first event will commence in the later part of2012, once the first residents of Wright move into their homes. The Mingle program in Wright and Coombs is likely to include, at a minimum, a range of community events as well as collaborations with existing community groups. Once the draft Mingle Business Plan is completed the LDA will be able to provide further advice on this matter.

b) The LD A will continue to work with a range of relevant community groups to assist in delivery of the Mingle program as we have done previously in Bonner and Franklin.

c) The LDA supports the establishment of a river/park care group in Molonglo, however, the Molonglo River Park Concept Plan is currently being developed by ESDD and responsibility for implementation of the plan lies with TAMSD. The LDA is actively involved in the Molonglo Bush on the Boundary Group (which also includes the Molonglo Catchment Group and Greening Australia) to provide information to new residents about the values of the river corridor.

·d) The LDA has been in discussions with the Canberra Organic Growers Society regarding the establishment of a community garden within the suburb of Coombs.

The LDA has earmarked funding to assist with the construction costs in establishing this garden. Notwithstanding the establishment of a community garden is subject to agency approval beyond the control ofthe LDA.

e) The LDA has set aside funding specifically to establish Mingle in Wright and Coombs in the short term (approximately 5-6 years). The aim of the Mingle program is to help the community for the first few years and then slowly transition out as it becomes self sustaining.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development nate: .. €.:.~:.!.~ ............ .




LDA


In relation to Mingle program- Crace (Vall page 16):

I understand that there are sites in Crace which are being built to DV301 and DV303 conditions, which were built into the LDA lease conditions, but then the blocks are being on-sold without the buyers being aware of the lease conditions- are the lease conditions being clearly outlined at the point of sale?


Yes. Where lease conditions are applicable to a parcel ofland at Crace they are made available to purchasers at the point of sale. The lease conditions are also publicly available from the ESDD (ACTPLA) website at the following link:

http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au!plandev/e-registers/ldc/ldcsearch new.htm


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. f...~.:.~~ .......... ..




LDA


In relation to Govemment Land Organisations (Voll page 9):

What are the other Government Land Organisations which the LDA engage with? (are they local, interstate, or intemational ?)


The LDA regularly engages with the following Interstate Govemment Land Organisations; Queensland Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) New South Wales Landcom Victoria Urban Renewal Authority of Victoria (trading as Places

Victoria) South Australia Land Management Corporation (LMC) Western Australia Land Corp Northem Territory Land Development Corporation (LDC)

There are no local or intemational Govemment Land Organisations the LDA engage with.

Approved for circulation to the Member and incorporation into Hansard . •

~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. ~.Z.~.f.?.: .......... .




LDA


In relation to Englobo land releases (Voll page 11):

a) ·What proportion ofland rel~ased is Englobo, and what proportion individual block sites?

b) . What requirements are being built into Englobo sales agreements, in terms of: Universal access/ adaptable housing? Transport? Energy efficiency requirements? Roads/ lanes? Community gardens? Precinct-wide stormwater collection and distribution? Etc?


a). Of the 18,500 dwelling sites programmed to be released over the four years of the Indicative Residential Land Release Program, 6,726 dwelling sites or 36% are to be released to private sector developers. The remaining sites are released through Joint Ventures or Land Development Agency (LDA) estates.

b) Englobo sales are purchased and developed by private industry. Englobo developers are required to comply with regulatory approvals processes and criteria for all estate works and housing construction.


Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. ~:.t.:.~~.~~ ...... .




LDA


In relation to Land release targets (Vol1 page 12):

On page 12 it states that 60% of land released was in Gungahlin. What is planned to increase the percentage of land release in infill sites?


The Indicative Residential Land Release·Program, published in May 2011, sets annual targets for the release of residential land. In 2011/12, 39% of government land.release is located outside of the greenfield districts ofMolonglo and Gungahlin. In 2012/13 and 2013/14 this percentage increases to 45% and to 54% in 2013/14. These figure& exclude dwellings supplied through private sector redevelopments on leased land. If redevelopments are included the supply of dwellings located on infill sites increases to 55% over the four years of the Program.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. f-~.7..: .. !3: ........ .




LDA


In relation to Fast-tracking land to catch-up on land release program (Vol 1 page 11 ):

What are the implications of fast-tracking release of land at Wright, Flemington Road, Forde and Crace?


ANSWER: The implications of responding to continued market demand through the fast tracking ofland releases have been positive and include:

1) Greater economic stimulus and business growth throughout the design and construction industry. ·

2) Increased contribution to housing affordability through greater market supply and choice.

3) Improved coordination and efficiency across government Directorates as . timeframes and processes were reviewed and optimised.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development 6.2.1'2. Date: .................. · ......... .




LDA


In relation to Bonner- enviro issues (V ol1 page 12):

a) What environmental issues are pending resolutions in Bonner for the remaining 17 blocks?

b) How will they be resolved?


a)· There are no environmental issues pending resolution in Bonner for the already approved 17 blocks. At the time of the Annual Report Hearings, the LDA had lodged an additional referral with the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities under the EPBC Act 1999 for the potential to construct an urban edge road in the 30m strip oflcind between the already approved 17 blocks and the new proposed reserve in the north east comer of Bonner. Subsequently, the LDA withdrew this referral.

b) There is no resolution required.


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LDA


In relation to Bonner- Sustainability showcasing (Voll page 12):

The report states that Bonner continues to showcase enhanced sustainability - could you please elaborate on this, and outline what exactly is being showcased?


While the Bonner Living Showcase was open it provided an opportunity to showcase a variety of built homes that highlighted a number of sustainable building elements. In particular the homes achieved a minimum of 6 star energy rating. Different homes showcased a range of sustainability elements which include: hydronic in-slab heating; ·energy efficient LED lighting; solar hot water systems; double glazing of windows; alternate cladding including reverse brick veneer; water efficient fixtures and fittings and designs that enhances indoor/outdoor lifestyle.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. f:.t:.~.~ ............. .




LDA


In relation to Kingston Foreshore harbour (Voll page 13):

The land around the Kingston Harbour was sold off on the proviso that there would be an active harbour there, however, it seems that there will probably not be much more than a party boat and cyclists in the area.

What is being done to ensure that this area will in fact be used by boaters of various kinds, especially given that it is in a part of the lake which sailors can't access, due to the Kings Ave Bridge? (noting that there was supposed to be a rowing boathouse in the harbour, but it seems that it is being moved across the lake)


All elements of an 'active harbour' are being provided apart from a commercial slipway which will be located elsewhere on Lake Burley Griffin. This is as a consequence of noise constraints within residential zones.

The active harbour will provide overnight mooring facilities and an embarkation/disembarkation point for the commercial boat operators. It is also envisaged that the 'PS Enterprise' will visit the harbour on a regular basis.

In addition two water level access boat decks are being provided for canoeists and kayaks. One deck is located within the canal and the other deck is located to the forefront of the Giles Street Plaza. These facilities will encourage the public to bring their craft into the harbour and visit the retail and food outlets·(coffee shops, cafes, etc) along the promenade.

Further scope for activation will be provided through the series of cycle and pedestrian walkways which will be provided along the harbour. A 3 metre boardwalk along and across the harbour will allow people access to the water. A 4 metre zone, predominately for pedestrians, will allow people to linger and view the activities in the harbour. A 5 metre shared zone will form a linlc within the recreational cycle route around Lake Burley Griffin.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. ~:.~:.~~ ............. .




LDA SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION 14

In relation to Kingston Foreshore land release (Vol1 page 13):

a) When will further land at Kingston Foreshore be released?

b) Which sites will these be?

c) What is the Kingston carpark site mentioned on p.15? a. (follow up on process/master plan issues)

d) Could we please get a copy of the Kingston Foreshore agreement on parking and other infnistructure between the Government and the land:.owners/ developers?


a) Land is being released as programmed on the Land Release Program.

b) The Land Release Program has identified sites to be released FY11/12. These include Site 2, Site 10 and 12 which are programmed for the first quarter 2012.

c) Parking is currently provided by temporary gravel carparks within Section 49 Kingston on land that will be developed in th~ future. The government has previously committed to constructing a structured carpark at Kingston Foreshore to cater for the parking demand currently met by the gravel carparks. The Section 49 Draft Kingston Master Plan has identified a potential site for a structured carpark. The draft master plan will be presented to government in the near future.

d) No formal agreement on parking exists between the government and the landowners/developers. The Economic Development Directorate advised the ACT Planning Authority in 2010 that a structured carpark would form part of the staged redevelopment of the cultural precinct (Section 49 Kingston) and that this carpark would meet the needs of the precinct for the markets, cultural uses and overflow parking to meet any requirements related to retail (including restaurants) located in the general area.


~? Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. f.·.~:!.~ ............... .




LDA


In relation to Triple Bottom Line (TBL) land release (Voll page 13):

a) How is the Triple Bottom Line land release process undertaken?

b) I understand that there is some kind of TBL assessment of the land in the early stages, but when the land is sold, it seems that only price is taken into accountperhaps you could elaborate on this assessment process?

c) What analysis has Government done on long term costs of Greenfield land release? This would include all infrastmcture, such as roads, public transport, schools, community facilities, etc.

d) Have you compared these costs with infill sites?

e) Could we please get a copy of the TBL Land Release Report, as outlined in Weathering the Change Action Plan 1?

MR BARR: The answer to the Member's question is as follows:

a) How is the Triple Bottom Line land release process undertaken?

The planning and land development process seeks to optimise social, economic and environmental considerations.

The outcome of this process is to establish a range of planning and development conditions for any given site which reflect an implicit TBL approach. Typically such conditions will cover matters such as: • Land use composition and stmcture including environmental constraints and

opportunities for biodiversity conservation. • Dwelling yields, composition in residential areas, including special housing

requirements such as affordable housing or aged persons housing. • Required standards for physical infrastmcture including open space provisions,

street lighting, location of bus stops • Cominercial and community facilities.

b) I understand that there is some kind ofTBL assessment ofthe land in the early stages, but when the land is sold, it seems that only price is taken into accountperhaps you could elaborate on this assessment process?

The TBL assessment process referred to in part a) above determines the potential uses for the land, and therefore its market value, along with other factors such as

location and prevailing market conditions. Therefore the price is directly impacted by the results of TBL assessment.

In addition, the LDA achieves targeted TBL outcomes with environmental and affordability requirements incorporated in Project Delivery Agreements with developers and builders. The LDA also achieves TBL outcomes through other mechanisms such as rebates, a sustainability advisory service and community development programs.

c) What analysis has Government done on long term costs of Greenfield land release? . This would include all infrastructure, such as roads, public transport, schools, community facilities, etc.

Long term costs of greenfield land releases are assessed by a range of agencies including those that become the asset owners and are responsible ongoing management and maintenance. The LDA analyses the cost of construction of greenfield land releases through its business planning processes.

d) Have you compared these costs with infill sites?

A review of research into the costs of infill and greenfield sites, indicates that considerable saving can be made in infill development in areas such as transport infrastructure, physical infrastructure (gas electricity, waste and waste water), social infrastructure and environmental impacts. However, there are limits to this, research in Sydney indicates that beyond a point, the proportion of development targeted for infill sites can require large scale investment in significant and often complex upgrades of physical and social infrastructure.

The LDA focuses on a mix of both greenfield and infill developments, including in the town centres. However there are often complexities with infill proposals including divergent public expectations, highlighted by examples such as proposals for the Hawker Group Centre. This can result i!l delays to the delivery of such projects.

e) Could we please get a copy of the TBL Land Release Report, as outlined in Weathering th~ Change Action Plan 1?

The LDA can undertake to obtain the status of this report from the Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate .. However, the principles ofTBL in land release are incorporated in the LDA Sustainability and Innovation Framework which is used to help develop and assess LDA projects. The Framework is currently being revised but a copy of version one of this Framework can be made available.


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LDA


In relation to Land release program- Jacka (Vol 1 page 5):

I see that Moncrieff and Jacka are scheduled in for land release in 2011-12.

a) Are they still on track for this financial year?

b) Have all the relevant environmental and cultural heritage studies for the areas been completed?

MR BARR: The answer to the supplementary question is as. follows: In respect to Jacka:

a) Yes, the LDA is still on track to release land this financial year; and b) Yes.

In respect to Moncrieff: a) No; and b) No. A referral has been made to the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability,

Environment, Water, Population and Communities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) and the Commonwealth has directed, on the advice of Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate (ESDD) that the potential environmental matters be addressed using an existing Bilateral Agreement between it and ESDD. This process requires the proponent to undertake an Environmental Impact Statement to address matters scoped by ESDD.


Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. f:.f..:.!."b ........... .




LDA SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION 17

In relation to Mixed-use land release (Voll page 13):

a) Could you please tell us more about the sites in Forrest, Barton and Page which have been released as mixed-use sites?

b) What were these sites previously?


a) Forrest Block 15 Section 30 was released to the market by auction on 29 March 2011 and sold for $6.8 million dollars, with a site area of 4,498 square metres, with a minimum gross floor area of 10,000 square metres and a maximum 24,000 square metres. The Crown Lease identifies, commercial accommodation, in addition to allowing a variety of uses including, residential, restaurant, and retail.

b) Forrest Block 15 section 30 was previously used as a carpark.

a) Barton Block 12 Section 22 was released to the market by auction on 31 May 2011 and sold for $2.5 million dollars, with a site area of 6,554 square metres. The Crown Lease identifies, 500 car parking spaces to be built in addition to allowing a variety of uses including residential, office and retail.

b) Barton Block 12 Section 22 was previously used as a carpark with a licence agreement to Ezi Park to operate. ·

a) Page Block 45 Section 7 was released to the market by auction on 22 June 2011 and sold for $560,000 dollars, with a site area of 866 square metres. The Crown Lease identifies this site as a mixed-use development, allowing for residential use limited to a maximum of twelve (12) dwellings, restaurant, shop and non retail commercial usage.

b) Page Block 45 Section 7 was previously unleased territory land.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: f.~?.:.~~ ............... .




LDA


In relation to Ngunnawal2C (Vol1 page 22):

Why were the Commonwealth EPBC approvals for Ngunnawal2C held up?

MR BARR: The answer to the supplementary qu~stion is as follows:

The LDA lodged an EPBC Referral to the Commonwealth in September 2010. Some delay was experienced in November 2010 when the Commonwealth required the LDA to collate and provide additional information on the broader North Canberra context of golden sun moth habitat and more recent surveys of the Box Gum woodland for the North Canberra region. Further delay occurred when the public exhibition and comment period for the Referral was extended by several weeks to take into account the Christmas and holiday period. This meant that the LDA did not receive Commonwealth conditional approval until 31 March 2011, postponing release ofN gunnawal 2C until June 2011.


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LDA


In relation to Yarralumla Brickworks (Vol1 page- 8):

Could you please give us an update on how things are progressing with the Yarralumla Brickworks?


Government is considering issues raised in the consultation process on the draft planning strategy and draft master plan for the Canberra Brickworks and Environs. The draft plan was exhibited to the community in December 2010 and a community survey of 1400 residents found there was strong support of the draft plan from the wider Canberra community.

The draft master plan is still under development as refinement to site constraints and community comments are carefully worked through by the LDA. The draft master plan will address a range of key strategic planning objectives of the ACT Government in relation to

. facilitating urban infill along transit corridors, facilitating housing diversity, encouraging innovative urban design, ensuring efficient use of land, recognising heritage and cultural values and maintaining the garden city character of Canberra.

The draft master plan will be presented to government after the LD A has finalised its consultation and planning design processes.


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LDA


In relation to Southside Fmmers Market (Vall page 8):

What support is the Government giving the Southside Farmers Markets, in terms of identifying a new permanent site?

MR BARR: The answer to this supplementary question is as follows:

The Southside Farmers Market is a private sector unde1iaking. Whilst planning regulations do not permit the market to operate at the CIT facility, a temporary relief under Section 269 of the Planning and Development ACt 2007 was negotiated to permit the market to operate there until30 June 2011, and extended to 31 December 2012, in order that the organisers could identify a suitable private sector location.

The Economic Development Directorate (EDD) has also investigated government owned or subleased locations in the W aden-Weston region, and has met with representatives of other ACT Directorates to try to identify an alternative suitable venue which could be leased to the Southside Farmers Mm·ket operators, but has been unable to identify a suitable site that · could accommodate the market.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. ~~:.~.·.~·~·············




LDA


In relation to OwnPlace (Vol1 pages 13, 14):

a) How long to people purchasing OwnPlace properties need to live in them before they are allowed to on-sell them?

b) What measures are being put into place to ensure that properties are not being bought at affordable rates, and then on-sold at a good profit soon after (say a year later)?

c) *Could we please get a copy ofthe MOU between the Government and CHC?

d) Are the joint ventures at Crace and Forde between the LDA and CHC?

e) Are there any steps being taken to try to make OwnPlace properties available in inner sites, not just outer Greenfield sites?

f) What level of discount is the Government giving in order to be able to make land available at an affordable rate? ·


a) Three Years.

b) Since February 2011 each OwnPlace lease has included a three year restriction on the transfer of title.

c) Attached.

d) CHC is not a party to the Forde Joint Venture.

The Crace Joint Venture is between LDA and Crace Developments Pty Ltd. Crace Developments Pty Ltd comprises a number of parties including CHC which has a minor interest in Crace Developments Pty Ltd.

e) LDA through EDD actively focus on identifying sites for development within the inner areas as well as the new Greenfield developments.

f) No discounted land is made available at an affordable rate all valuations are conducted by independent valuer's from the Whole of Government valuation panel.


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. Projects means the three projects contemplated In this MOU Involving !he allocation, sale, and development of the Project Sites;

Project Sites means Sloe!< 18 Section 2i Holt, Bloc!< 1 Sectio·n 76 Gungahlln and a parcel of land within the Gungaderra Homestead precinct;

ProJect Works means all building, engineering, construction, and other works of whatever l(lnd relating to the compleHor ofthe Projects;

Statement of Corporate Intent means the business plan approved, reviewed and updated from time to time by CHG to guide Its day to day operations and lis pursuance of.tha obJectives set out In the Territory's Affordable Housing Action Plan Q007;

Subject land means the bloc!<S of rand to be offered by the Agency to CHC each year for the !e~m of.this MOU pursuant to clause 6.4 for !he purpose of tiChlev!ng the Objectives; and

Territory means tha body po!ltlo established by Sectio(l 7 of the Australian (Japfla/ Territory (Self Government) Aot 1988 (Ct/J).

3. PRINCifllES

' 3. i. This MOU ht:~s been prepared to record the bona fide intentions of the parties.

3.2 The parties will . conduct their business and aff~lrs upon principles of reasonableness, fairness, E)qulty, honesty, mutual respect and in a bona fide mahner. ·

3,3 The parties will at all times worl< cooperallve!y to achieVe the ObJectives.

3.4 The affairs of CHC and ihe Agency shall be conducted expedl!lously and In line Witl1 the expectations recorded In this MOU.

4. PURPOSE:

4.1 'The purpose of this MOU Is to:

(a) broadly define the Interests, relallonshlps and Intentions of the parties:

(b) facilitate a coordinated, cooperallve and structured approach towards the Projects and the sale and development of the Subject Land;

(c) fac!Utata achievement of the. Objectives; and

(d) record fhe principles upon which the parlles have agreed to proceed.

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{}, OBJECTIVES

· 5.1 The Objectives ofthe parties are:

(a) for CHC to develop the Project Sites artd the Subject Land:

(I) within the Hme constraints imposed. by any applicable sales documentation;

(il) In accordance wlth any applicable crown le<~se, lease and developJ11ent conditions and Dl' develo~ment rig~ts;

(Ill) In a manner which:

· A. Is consistent with the objectives set out In the relevant parts of the Territory's Affordable Housing Aatfon Plan 2007;

B. increases the supply of affordable housing for. pre-qualified moderateIncome households,· !ower-Income · household.s, people In need of affordable rental housing and/or people wllh sp~c!al needs or such other groups (the Target Market) ih accordance with CHC's Statement of

· corporate Intent;

c. utilises the Project SUes and Subject Land efficiently;

. D. enhances and connects with the local environment; and

E. assists CHC provide and retalri affordable housing throughoUt the urban area:

(b). for CHC to develop ihe Project Sites and the Subject Land In a manner which:

. (I) provides affordable housing as a model of sustainable, Integrated social and communily housing; and

(II) ·promotes best practice In design and quality to achieve an a !tractive product .that Is wall suited to the Target Marl<et.

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6. PROGESS ANO ENTITLEMJ;I\W$ 0~ THE! PARTIES

· The l"rojects

6.1 lti relation to each bf the ~hr€1e Projects contemplat~d In this .MQU, the Ag~ncy may cornmenc~ E!ach Project by oalling on ci-lc to PUI;chase a Project Site at a pries that reflects m.arkat iJ$1t,~e, li\S determined by the Agency.

6.2 'fha whoiQ of the Project Works sh11ll vest In CHC as the rag!St(.'Jred proprjetor of any Crown l...e;:)!le bf (he relevant P1'9]13cf Site. ·

6.9 CHC must. deal With the Developed Lots within e~rih Project, Site In accordance with Its . statement of corporate Intent,

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Hs best endeavo1.1rs t9 l;!nsure that the blocl<s contained within each . .

wuryleld eppro><(matei{i26 ciwelllrigs; anfl f

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9,1> T/le Ag~MY will consult with· CHC In .the pr:Spara~lon of proposed d$vetopm~nt r!gh(s or · . pla11tllng m:mtrols fot biPc[~s·H~tad In lhs SchetlL)Ie. . ·

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Q •. i? The AgeJicy will,ln adqilloh to providing fhe s.ehe~.l.lla referr~d 'to in clause 6.4, provld~ CHd wJih &ufnclent i~formatron abottt th~ blool<s llt?!ed In the $chedule s() thaf CHC may a~;sess the. suitability pf th.e blocl<s for tha purppsi;ls Qf meeting ti,.a Objeptives~ This Information will illo]uda atlea~;~t a dr<~ft site. pfan or esff:ite i;levelop.m_ent plan aiJq a prellmlrtery estimate of the:

(a) Vi=~ILJe of th~ blocl~s (subject to formal valuation wider cl~use 6.8): ahd

(b) development potential of fne b19t:ks .

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6.B The A~Eitlcy will commission and the parties Will jointly foslruct tWo valuers to provide a ma1·l<~t valuation in respect <;>f each bloc!( .selected by cHo pun}l)f\))t ta clause 6.6. Th(:l purchase prfcl3 in respei::t of e"acll block Wlil ~qual the fqwest m;;~r!<E;lt valuation rec$lved. The valuer ln$h'!.lctio.ns wui Include referE)r\ce to the applica.ble land Us~:! Intentions conslstentwlth tha ObJecllv~s.

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The ~ge[l~~Ud C~G will p1·epare t sc~'?cft.i~e ·~§f9[!1atpe beg.ln)11pg of G.\l.a~:·11rf~ci~l; year (~o.frql'~Jt.bb.~tp~ _end o~~~y:each·ya~f)· 1:\f ll}qlc~iJve elates p~op?sed for the exciJ!fi'ge:, o~{1lff:lc{s forf~£lJi.I.Ef~he la~d ~nd the settlementtfJ1b~ purch~sf/, . . . . .

COMMUNn-v CONSUl.. TATiON . .

7.1 ·cf-lcwill unctt;irta·l<e, at Its cost, all comn\unlty consi.lltaUon required (n relation to E!hY Project or l:lnY developn1ent of the subject Land lncludin~ bUt ~ot limited ~o the requirements of any ·proper Territory authorliy,

B. GUIDr;:UNES

8.1 . The parties 1!1~Y dev:alop guldeilnes ooncl'ltl1h19, 1;1ny maLfsr~ .Iii this MOU, Any suqh · gufdellil!:!S stwll reflect the spirit ancl Intent of the arrangements be.tween the parties as emUadle.a In this Moll.

s~ ReVIEW

9.1 The parties shall review on a regular pasfs being not less !hal) mohthly and In anY ev:e11t, as may Qe agreed betWeen them, progress !n r~rauon to the Projects and/o1· the qelielopment of th~ SubJect land and !9olata any com:}~flls or issues relating til It and agree on action to rectify any perceived probl~ms, ·

9.2 If requestet;l by ihe A~ency,,CHC. will report on:

(~) pn:igre.s~ with the planning, c.onstructioil ant;! sale Of l:tn9 exl~tlng Project and/or d~velopment of fhl::l Subjeqt L!'lnd; and

(b) lli1Y olhsr matf('lrs reasonably specified by the Agency.

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DISPUTE Ri!SOf,.UTION

9 .~ Where a dispute cannot pe r~soliJed by good faith negotiations between represen!at[ves of the parties, the parties m!-lst agree on a .process for resolVIng the whQie o1· part of the dispute tnrough m~ans other than litigation or arbitration, such as further n~?gotiations, mediation, onnclllatlon, or independent expert determination and ori:

(a) the procequre and tlmetabie .for any exchange of doc.urnents and other lnformat!on relatln~ to tl,a dispute;

(b)· procedur$1 rule~ and a timetable for the condwct of the selected rnode of proceeding;

(a) a procedure for selection an~ remuneration of any neu~tal. perso1) Who may be (:imployed by !he partles In dispute; a'nd

(d) whether the parties ·should !'Jeel< the assistance of a clispule ~asolutlon or(Janlsatlon.

9.4 If the partieS: at~ unable to l'!'ls!)IVe a dispute afier complying w!th clause 1 0.1, \he pa1i!es mustjointiy approach th<;~ Chief Minfster'e b_epa(irnent(Bwsiness and Proj<;:ct;:; blvlslon) l:lnd requee;t assistance !n resolving the disp!Jf~ .•

10.. TEijiVI

10:1 This MbU shall oommence on the da!l;l of Its execution I:JY the parties and shall continue for ·iii IJer©:W:qfJLv§l @)Ye:ar~.. ?

10.2 Th!s MOU ma¥ be amended orvt:!.rled from time tp time provl!ied ihaf lhe parties agree to such amendment or variation and ahy such agreement Is eVlden~;ed !n wrlllng.

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-.l..\.kday SlGNED by the parties at Canberra In the Australian Capital Territory on the

of 2008

SIGNED by the CHIEF EX~GUTIVE OFFIGI:.R

of the lAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY on behalf

of the LAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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f!XECUTI:D by COMMUI\IITY HOUSING

CANBERRA J.;TD ACN 081 354 752

In accordance with Section 127 of the.

Corporations Act 2001

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LDA


In relation to Decrease in infrastructure sales (Vol 1 page 23):

a) Could you please explain what is meant by the paragraph which describes the "decrease in infrastructure sales delivered by third parties due to varied contractual obligations ... etc ... "?

b) What kinds of infrastructure does this include?


a) This statement seeks to clarify that, in comparison to 2009-10, the LDA required fewer infrastructure works to be delivered by purchasers. Consequently, a lower value of assets were returned to the LDA through this process, noting that assets received are accounted as revenue.

b) From time to time there are a range of development sites that are sold with requirements for the purchaser to deliver infrastructure (for example an adjoining ·intersection upgrade, storinwater augmentation or verge landscaping). These requirements are included where greater efficiency and integration can be achieved if the infrastructure is designed and built concurrently with t4e development of the site. .


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date: .. ~.~.:!~ ............... .




LDA


In relation to Rental income (Vol I page 53):

a) Could you please elaborate on the rental income from sites in Civic, Kingston and Gungahlin?

b) Also which site was transferred to TAMS from the LDA in Kingston?


a) Civic rental income: use of part of Block 20 Section 23 in the City, as a public car park. Kingston rental income: Old Bus Depot Markets and Antique Centre. Gungahlin rental income: Communications Tower Rent, Gungahlin Section 5644.

b) The 1st Edition Sales Office and an amenities building were transferred to TAMS in 2010-11. However, the LDA was not receiving rental income for this building, the rental income for the previous financial year was from the office adjoining the bus depot on 21 Wentworth Avenue and LDA still own this building.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development '2· lL. Date: .... : ...................... .



. Tuesday 29 November 2011

LDA


In relation to Legal claims costs (Vol 1 page 83):

What are the legal claims requiring $1.05M?


The $1.05m contingent liability for legal claims costs comprises:

• $l.Om for land development related legal claims; and • $0.05m for a public liability personal injury claim.


~~%--Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date:.£:~:~!.~ ............. ..




LDA


In relation to Habitat - nesting boxes (Vol 1 page 181):

Where is the research on nesting boxes being undertaken?


During 2011 the ANU sought applications for an LDA supported PhD scholarship to undertake research into the maintenance of hollow bearing trees in urban developments including assessing the effectiveness ofnest boxes replacing.hollow bearing trees.

After a competitive selection process Darren Le Roux was offered and accepted the scholarship and will move to Canbena and commence on 1 April2012.

The research will be unde11aken in the ACT and will include areas where future urban development is likely to occur and also in previously developed areas. The detailed . research methodology will be discussed once he has stmied.


~~ Andrew Barr MLA Minister for Economic Development Date:.f.·.?..:~.?:: ............ .

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