House of Representatives Notice Paper Question No 1218
Schedule Number: 300349		 Publication Date: 15 March 2010
Hansard (Proof): Pages 143-4

Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program

 Member: Baldwin

Mr Baldwin asked the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, in writing, on 22 February 2010:

In respect of the 2010 Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program, (a) where will it be conducted, (b) what are the start and end dates, (c) which units will be involved, and (d) what are the anticipated outcomes.

Mr Combet - The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

  1. Pukatja, in the remote north of South Australia.
  2. The Program will be undertaken during the period May to September 2010.
  3. 17th Construction Squadron, which is part of 6 Engineer Support Regiment, and 19 Chief Engineer works.
  4. The likely scope of works will include the commissioning of two water bores and approximately 14km of pipeline to augment the town water system.  Up to three new community homes will be built, as well as upgrade and maintenance of the Pukatja roads linking the Umuwa and Kaltjiti communities.  The Program will also upgrade the Pukatja School with the provision of seating and shade.  They will also undertake health and trade training support and mentoring.

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