Proposal: COMMERCIAL ACCOMODATION-ADDITION-8 DEMOUNTABLE UNITS. Proposed construction of eight (8) new demountable units within existing caravan and motel site; associated landscaping. Period for representations closes: 18/02/2013
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Proposal: COMMERCIAL – DEMOLITION – EXTENSION – COURTYARD – FACADE. Proposed demolition of rear courtyard and glazing. Proposed additions and alterations to the existing bulding including front facade, kitchen, toilet aminities bin store and paved areas. Period for representations closes: 07/12/2012
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by Proposal: COMMUNITY FACILITY – AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY – ADDITION. Proposed construction of a Paramedic Training Facility, consisting of a simulated residence to train existing paramedic students in residential evacuation techniques. Period for representations closes: 17/10/2012
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by The Watson Oval sub-committee of the Watson Community Association will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday September 11 to discuss the refurbishment of the Watson Neighbourhood Oval. The meeting is open for all to attend and contribute ideas. Continue reading »
Share thisby Proposal: S197C AMENDMENT AFTER APPROVAL – 1. Amendments to the building geometry (reduction in overall height, additional external steps, ramp, emergency exit, raised stage height with level ground floor, amendments to the fenestration) Period for representations closes: 14/09/2012
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Watson is a suburb in the North Canberra district of Canberra, the so-called "Inner North". Watson is named in honour of the third Prime Minister of Australia John Christian Watson, and was gazetted on 7 April 1960. Streets in Watson are named after Australian judges and other legal professionals. As of the 2001 Australian census the population of Watson was 4111.
Watson is bordered by the Federal Highway, Philip Avenue and Antill Street. It lies next to the suburbs of Downer and Hackett. Behind Hackett is Mount Majura on the Canberra Nature Park.
Watson has a shopping centre, and the AIE originally Watson High School located nearby. Rosary catholic school is located in Watson, as is the Signadou campus of the Australian Catholic University. There is also Majura primary government school which is well known for its popular annual Spring Carnival a preschool a child care centre and a doctor's surgery. There once was a drive-in theatre (The starlight) in Watson. Currently, North Watson is undergoing the construction of Majura Rise, a new estate south of the television studios listed below. This area is walking distance from Mount Majura, along with many other facilities. It is expected this area will increase the property value of Watson. Also located in the suburb are the Ten and Prime television studios,The Ted Noffs Foundation, Canberra Carotel, Australian Heritage Village (now closed), service station and Health Services Hostel.
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