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DICKSON RESIDENTS WIN ACAT APPEAL OVER INAPPROPRIATE MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT

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Feb 012012

A LONG ROAD: Dickson resident Jane Goffman says the tribunal victory was only possible because more than 100 of her neighbours gave their time. PHOTO: MELISSIA ADAMS

A team of very dedicated experts and residents have come together to stop a 10 multi-unit development in Dickson using the appeals mechanism of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal. To read the full ACAT decision and get some appreciation of the hard work done to win this appeal click hereto read the decision. The following article which provides some background was extracted from the Canberra Times on Wednesday 01 February 2012. Continue reading »

Downer community meeting – redevelopment of the Downer Local Centre

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Jan 272012

A meeting will be held for all Downer residents, from 6.30pm-9.30pm on Thursday 9 February 2012 at the Downer Community Centre, to develop a concept design for the Downer local centre precinct. Continue reading »

Meeting Wednesday 18 January, 6 pm re Cooyong Street Urban Renewal Proposal

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Jan 172012

Urban Renewal Project - Sections 52 and 57 Braddon and Section 7 Reid - Click to enlarge

There will be a Question and Answer Session with ACT Government representative, Mr Peter Johns, on Wednesday 18 January at 6 pm, in the Canberra Korean Uniting Church Hall, corner of Doonkuna and Coranderrk Streets, Reid.

Mr Peter Johns, Senior Manager, Asset Management Branch of the Community Services Directorate ACT, has kindly agreed to respond to questions. He has also offered to take on notice, and forward, questions best addressed to other Directorates.

All residents and owners in Monterey Apartments and Argyle Square are invited to attend. Continue reading »

Northbourne Transitway on track

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Dec 302011

The ACT Government has finally released draft options for the Northbourne Avenue to Gungahlin transitway, as reported in The Canberra Times on December 17 2011. The full article and the ACT Government Project Update, including images, follows. Transport planning for this corridor is a priority for both the North Canberra Community Council and the Gungahlin Community Council.

Image – click to enlarge: An artist’s impression showing light rail located in the middle of the Northbourne Avenue median strip. This is one of the options being considered by the ACT Government to ease traffic congestion.

Have your say on the future of Pialligo

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Dec 092011

The Pialligo area - click to enlarge

The ACT Government is seeking input on the community’s values and concerns in relation to the future of Pialligo. Feedback will contribute to a master plan which will outline the development vision and planning framework for the next 30 years.
Please visit www.environment.act.gov.au/Pialligo for more information including a short discussion paper and some preliminary ideas to improve Beltana Road. For more information call Canberra Connect 13 22 81 or 6207 1923.
Closing date for comments is 23 December 2011.

Downer Community Meeting – Redevelopment of the Downer Local Centre

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Dec 092011

Downer Opportunities and Constraints

A meeting will be held for all Downer residents, at 7pm on Wednesday 14 December at the Downer Community Centre, to discuss the redevelopment of the Downer local centre precinct.

Letters of invitation were delivered to all Downer residents on 8 December 2011.
More information is available on the EDD website http://www.economicdevelopment.act.gov.au or telephone enquiries may be directed to Mr Ross McKay on 6205 0675.