Issues related to Planning and Development

Curfew4Canberra: Notice of upcoming Annual General Meeting (5 November 2009)

An open letter from the committee of Curfew4Canberra and details of their upcoming Annual General Meeting: Dear C4C Members, Friends and Supporters, It is now over 6 weeks since the Federal Minister’s disastrous decision to approve a 24-hour freight hub at Canberra Airport – a very sad day indeed for the Canberra we currently know and love. C4C’s committee recently met for the first time since this decision. We decided it was time for a frank letter to our members, friends and supporters, so here goes. The C4C campaign now finds itself in a very different era following Minster Albanese’s …

Dickson Centre Planning Project Community Display (20 October 2009)

As you may know the Dickson Centre Planning Project is up and running. This project will guide the future of urban planning in the Dickson centre. Details of recent and upcoming opportunities for you to have your say are outlined below. The second community information display This second information display is an opportunity for locals to drop in and have a say on the draft designs and ideas developed as a result of the recent Dickson design workshop. ACTPLA wishes to remind you that on Tuesday 20 October 2009 a community information display will be held from 4pm to 7pm …

Canberra Times: Comments welcome on Pialligo master plan

On 13 October 2009, Canberra Times journalist Claire Low, reported that the Planning Minister is encouraging comment on the new master plan for Pialligo. There was also a statement by the president of the Pialligo Residents’ Association, Bob Ross in relation to the process. The online version of the Canberra Times article is reproduced below:

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: