Media Release By David Shoebridge
14 November 2013
The NSW Upper House today ordered the government to produce papers relating to the planned replacement of the Windsor Bridge and the associated destruction of part of historic Thompson Square. This order will require the Department of Planning, the Minister for Planning and the Premier to produce a range of papers and communications relating to the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project.
Greens MP and Heritage Spokesperson David Shoebridge said:
“There are many serious questions about why the Government continues to push ahead with the plans for the replacement of Windsor Bridge and the destruction of the historic Thompson Square.
“The people of Windsor have been asking for answers regarding this project since the day the Government announced it.
“This project clearly goes against the wishes of many in the local community, and yet the Government appears single-minded in its approach.
“It is hoped that the documents produced in response to this order will shed some light on how and why the Government has been pushing a project that will do so much damage to Australia’s oldest public square.
“This project is a direct threat to a precious part of our history, and the people of NSW have the right to know what documents and papers the key decision makers have seen,” Mr Shoebridge said.
Media comment: 9230 3030
The full terms of the call for papers is below.
The motion was as follows:
1626. Mr Shoebridge to move--
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 1 January 2012, excluding any documents published on the Planning and Infrastructure website concerning major projects, in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Planning, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure or the Premier relating to the Windsor Bridge replacement project:
(a) all assessments, draft assessments, reports and draft reports,
(b) all documents including emails, diary notes, minutes, notes, memorandums and disclosures relating to any assessments, draft assessments, reports or draft reports,
(c) all documents including emails, diary notes, minutes, notes or memorandums which relate or refer to meetings or any contact between the Minister or the department and any other Minister or third party concerning this matter,
(d) all documents including any report, emails, diary notes, minutes, notes or memorandums which relate or refer to the assessment, or the proposal for the assessment of the project by an external organisation or individual and any documents evidencing communications or meetings with that external organisation or individual, and
(e) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.
(Notice given 13 November 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 196)
14 November 2013
The NSW Upper House today ordered the government to produce papers relating to the planned replacement of the Windsor Bridge and the associated destruction of part of historic Thompson Square. This order will require the Department of Planning, the Minister for Planning and the Premier to produce a range of papers and communications relating to the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project.
Greens MP and Heritage Spokesperson David Shoebridge said:
“There are many serious questions about why the Government continues to push ahead with the plans for the replacement of Windsor Bridge and the destruction of the historic Thompson Square.
“The people of Windsor have been asking for answers regarding this project since the day the Government announced it.
“This project clearly goes against the wishes of many in the local community, and yet the Government appears single-minded in its approach.
“It is hoped that the documents produced in response to this order will shed some light on how and why the Government has been pushing a project that will do so much damage to Australia’s oldest public square.
“This project is a direct threat to a precious part of our history, and the people of NSW have the right to know what documents and papers the key decision makers have seen,” Mr Shoebridge said.
Media comment: 9230 3030
The full terms of the call for papers is below.
The motion was as follows:
1626. Mr Shoebridge to move--
That, under standing order 52, there be laid upon the table of the House within 14 days of the date of passing of this resolution the following documents, created since 1 January 2012, excluding any documents published on the Planning and Infrastructure website concerning major projects, in the possession, custody or control of the Minister for Planning, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure or the Premier relating to the Windsor Bridge replacement project:
(a) all assessments, draft assessments, reports and draft reports,
(b) all documents including emails, diary notes, minutes, notes, memorandums and disclosures relating to any assessments, draft assessments, reports or draft reports,
(c) all documents including emails, diary notes, minutes, notes or memorandums which relate or refer to meetings or any contact between the Minister or the department and any other Minister or third party concerning this matter,
(d) all documents including any report, emails, diary notes, minutes, notes or memorandums which relate or refer to the assessment, or the proposal for the assessment of the project by an external organisation or individual and any documents evidencing communications or meetings with that external organisation or individual, and
(e) any document which records or refers to the production of documents as a result of this order of the House.
(Notice given 13 November 2013—expires Notice Paper No. 196)