STRATHMONT CENTRE

In reply to the Hon. K.L. VINCENT (26 May 2010).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for the City of Adelaide): The Minister for Disability has provided the following information:

1. Heating to the bedrooms in all villas is efficient and effective. Each bedroom has it own heater panel, and bedroom doors are kept closed at night. However, it was recognised that heating to the living areas of the three remaining villas was not satisfactory.

Earlier this year, funding was approved to address the heating problems in the living areas. The most effective and efficient solution was to install reverse-cycle air-conditioning to each of the twelve areas.

I am advised that installation of the air-conditioning has now been completed.

Disability SA will monitor the effectiveness of the heating.