The online version of the Community Noticeboard, is a weekly one-stop location of all ACT Government community engagement activities. A selection of items of potential interest for North Canberra residents in this edition include:
Expressions of interest are sought from people wishing to provide input into the future development of Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC). Members of the Community Advisory Committee will contribute information and advice to the Exhibition Park Corporation for consideration.
The following is a media release from the Department of Territories and Municipal Services: CHANGES TO OPERATION OF REUSABLES FACILITIES The ACT Government advises residents of changes to the operation of the reusables facility at the Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre. This follows Aussie Junk being placed in liquidation earlier today following a meeting of their creditors. The reusables facility at the Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre will temporarily close from today until further notice. It is anticipated that the facility will open for the acceptance of goods in the near future.
On Friday 24th July 2009, ABC Stateline ACT showed a special edition covering the story of four friends and neighbours who moved to Canberra in the early Sixties,when Dickson was so remote it was described as North Yass. Videos of the story can be viewed here*: Joan Kellett’s story Joan Kellett and her husband missed the sea when they moved to Canberra. Joan remembers the building of Dickson pool and her early involvement with swim programs – nearly 50 years later, she is still involved. Maureen Rogers’ story Maureen Rogers moved to Dumaresq St when her husband was posted to …
The online version of the Community Noticeboard, is a weekly one-stop location of all ACT Government community engagement activities. A selection of items of potential interest for North Canberra residents in this edition include:
On Wednesday 22nd July 2009, WIN News ran a story about noise level readings from the the Aircraft Noise Monitor installed in Hackett by AirServices Australia. [youtube]qT9TuIZZSWE&rel=0&showsearch=1[/youtube]
Curfew for Canberra a group formed in response to Canberra Airport’s proposal to massively expand its operations to include a 24-hour passenger and freight hub, and become Sydney’s second airport without a night-time curfew to protect sleeping hours from aircraft noise, released the following media release on 19 July 2009: First readings from the Hackett Noise Monitor1 confirm what residents’ ears have long been telling them – aircraft noise is experienced in North Canberra at levels that will disturb sleep if the proposed 24-hour freight and passenger hub goes ahead. A new report by Airservices Australia shows that aircraft can …
North Canberra Community Council Meeting Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 19:30 ACT Sports House 100 Maitland Street, Hackett Guest Speaker: Mr. Tony Gill of Roads ACT on “Inner North Traffic Planning” The North Canberra Community Council (NCCC) is the umbrella organization for Resident Associations and Community Groups in North Canberra. The NCCC is the one-stop-shop for Government and the community to communicate. The NCCC is run by volunteers and membership is free. As a resident of North Canberra you are invited to become a member and participate in committee meetings. Membership forms will be available at the meeting or can be …
The online version of the Community Noticeboard, is a weekly one-stop location of all ACT Government community engagement activities. A selection of items of potential interest for North Canberra residents in this edition include:
