Government Response Agreed. A significant number of alternate options have been considered over the past few years and reconsidered in the past few months. The Government will continue to progress investigations into alternative locations. The two sites identified for detailed investigations are Block 5 Section 36 Forrest and Block 33 and 39 and part Block 34, Section 78 Griffith. The Government will consult with stakeholders of the site that is decided to be the most suitable for the Telopea Park/Manuka Occasional Child Care Association (MOCCA), including on any public realm changes such as road, parking and traffic arrangements. The key considerations in continuing investigation of these sites are development parcel size, traffic, access and parking options, and location compared to the existing MOCCA site. RECOMMENDATION 94 The Committee recommends that the ACT Government conclude its inquiry into the inappropriate withdrawal space in an ACT school expeditiously and provide an update to the Legislative Assembly within three sitting days of receipt. Government Response Noted. The finalisation of the investigation into the inappropriate withdrawal space in an ACT school remains a priority. The release of any information will be subject to legal advice. RECOMMENDATION 95 If the report is not available for the August 2015 sittings, the Committee recommends that the ACT Government update the Assembly on progress to date. Government Response Noted. The release of any information will be subject to legal advice. RECOMMENDATION 96 The Committee recommends that the Canberra Institute of Technology ensure that Auslan Certificate II and III courses are offered to ensure communication access for Deaf people in the ACT by providing a pathway to Interpreting courses.
Government Response Agreed. A significant number of alternate options have been considered over the past few years and reconsidered in the past few months. The Government will continue to progress investigations into alternative locations. The two sites identified for detailed investigations are Block 5 Section 36 Forrest and Block 33 and 39 and part Block 34, Section 78 Griffith. The Government will consult with stakeholders of the site that is decided to be the most suitable for the Telopea Park/Manuka Occasional Child Care Association (MOCCA), including on any public realm changes such as road, parking and traffic arrangements. The key considerations in continuing investigation of these sites are development parcel size, traffic, access and parking options, and location compared to the existing MOCCA site. RECOMMENDATION 94 The Committee recommends that the ACT Government conclude its inquiry into the inappropriate withdrawal space in an ACT school expeditiously and provide an update to the Legislative Assembly within three sitting days of receipt. Government Response Noted. The finalisation of the investigation into the inappropriate withdrawal space in an ACT school remains a priority. The release of any information will be subject to legal advice. RECOMMENDATION 95 If the report is not available for the August 2015 sittings, the Committee recommends that the ACT Government update the Assembly on progress to date. Government Response Noted. The release of any information will be subject to legal advice. RECOMMENDATION 96 The Committee recommends that the Canberra Institute of Technology ensure that Auslan Certificate II and III courses are offered to ensure communication access for Deaf people in the ACT by providing a pathway to Interpreting courses.
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