Development

WIN News: Development Plan (future Pialligo Master Plan)

On Monday 12 October 2009, WIN News revealed that there will be community consultation on a future Master Plan for the Suburb of Pialligo. Whilst the dates for consultation have not been finalized, it is likely to occur in late 2010 and has come about due to recent upgrades in the Airport precinct and as a consequence of potential outcomes from the Eastern Broadacre Study. As a result of the Broadacre Study the suburb could end up being incorporated in a new employment corridor for the Territory. [youtube]70at9czUFPk&rel=0&showsearch=1[/youtube]

Concern regarding new ASIO building

If you are concerned about the construction of the ASIO building adjacent to Campbell on Parkes Way and Constitution Avenue, whether because of its size, because of the inappropriateness a security agency in such a symbolic location, or because of the almost total lack of public consultation, then please look at some of the suggestions below as to what you can do, to either turn the tide or to help guarantee better consultation in future.

Development Applications in the North Canberra district open to public comment for 09 October 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:

Development Applications in the North Canberra district open to public comment for 02 October 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:

Proposal to nominate Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

This article is from the latest edition of the Walter Burley Griffin Society newsletter. It is a really big idea, which all right-minded Canberrans should could embrace. That is, to nominate Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.