Hackett Traffic – Traffic issues updated
A summary and update of traffic issues has been made to the Hackett Traffic Issues page
Development
Media Coverage: Chronicle – Village and bushland to make way for housing
In the April 7 edition of the City Chronicle, three members of the Watson Community Association were interviewed by Rebecca Thistleton in regard to the redevelopment of the Australian Heritage Village site. In the article there is a discussion of the loss of woodland, recreational facilities and community space.
Development Applications open to public comment for 24 April 2009
Each week, the North Canberra Community Council is sent a weekly summary of all new significant development applications that are also notified in the Canberra Times and on ACTPLA’s website at the following link: http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/pubnote/index.asp The latest development applications lodged for the North Canberra area and open for comment include:
Public Meeting: The Future of Canberra Airport and Impacts for the Community (30 April 2009)
Shane Rattenbury, ACT Greens MLA for Molonglo, invites members of the public to attend a community forum to hear about the recently released 2009 Preliminary Draft Master Plan for the airport and discuss issues raised by the community about the plan. When: Thursday, April 30th 2009, Time: 6.00 -8.00pm Where: Reception Room, ACT Legislative Assembly, Civic Square
Suggested wording for letters to be sent to MLAs regarding Hackett traffic issues
In the April 2009 Hackett Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter mention was made of a copy of a sample letter being made available online, so it could be copied and sent to the Chief Minister in regard to the Hackett traffic issues. More details of this ongoing issue can be read on this page: Hackett Traffic Issues The sample letter has been reproduced below in both a short and long format. You are encouraged to copy the text below and adapt it as you see fit. Your completed correspondence should be sent to the relevant MLA(s) via either email or traditional post.
Territory Plan Variation 261, Watson
As per our previous posting regarding the imminent approval of Draft Variation 261 to the Territory Plan, ACTPLA are now advising that the Variation has been approved and has commenced.
Development Applications open to public comment for 17 April 2009
Each week, the North Canberra Community Council is sent a weekly summary of all new significant development applications that are also notified in the Canberra Times and on ACTPLA’s website at the following link: http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/pubnote/index.asp The latest development applications lodged for the North Canberra area and open for comment include:
Reminder: Canberra Airport Draft Master Plan submissions close on 8th May 2009
In accordance with the Airports Act 1996, Canberra International Airport is required to prepare and submit a draft Master Plan for the approval of the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, for a 20 year horizon every five years. An integral part of that process includes the Airport accepting and considering submissions from the public and engaging in community consultation. In November 2008, the Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese rejected Canberra International Airport’s draft master plan on the grounds that it did not provide enough detail on the proposal to develop the airport into a freight hub and the airport’s …
Imminent approval of Draft Variation 261 Watson
Draft Variation 261 to the Territory Plan was tabled in the Act Legislative Assembly on Tuesday March 24. If the matter is not disallowed within five sitting days, DV261 will be automatically approved. Approval of Variation No. 261 to the Territory Plan—Part Blocks 2 and 3 and Block 5 Section 75 Watson— Changes to Commercial CZ6 Leisure and Accommodation Zone (Australian Heritage Village Watson) For more background on DV261 refer to the following page on our site: DV261 Redevelopment of the Australian Heritage Village in Watson