Transport

Chief Minister Responds to our motion on light rail stops

At our October meeting we passed a motion that called on the ACT Government, if it does build the light rail, to commit to: * building all of the fifteen light rail stops shown in the September Industry Briefing presentation unless there is a business case that clearly demonstrates the advantages of having fewer stops; * publishing the criteria that it intends to use to determine which stops to retain; and * conducting public consultation on which stops should be retained. On 4 November the Chief Minister provided the following response:

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Guide to Getting Around in Canberra for older Canberra residents

COTA ACT has just printed A Guide to Getting Around in Canberra for older Canberra residents.  The Guide provides information about all the transport options available to older people who don’t drive or who are getting towards the close of their driving career.  The booklet has phone numbers, web sites and tips on a range of things from accessible travel to social and recreational opportunities, to getting good taxi service.  You can look at the online version here …  If you’d like a copy of the Guide, please call COTA ACT on 6282 3777.

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Got a question on light rail?

What colour will the trams be? What will happen to bus routes? Will trams have right of way over cars? If you have a burning question about light rail, you can put it to Capital Metro at the North Canberra Community Council meeting at 7.30 pm on 19 November, at ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland St Hackett. If you have a question but can’t attend the meeting, please include your question in a comment on this article. The two questions that NCCC judge to be most interesting will be put to Capital Metro at the meeting. If you lodge your

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Downer light rail stop to stay.

Ben Smith of Capital Metro left a phone message on 7 October, saying that the light rail stop at the intersection of Swinden Street and Northbourne Avenue will be retained, and that some unspecified stops in other areas will not be built. I have returned his phone call twice to ask for more information, but without success. Leon Arundell Secretary, NCCC

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Latest DAs

37 Macleay Street, Turner, ACT - DA: 202341584 Closes: 2023-06-20;

PROPOSAL FOR MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND LEASE VARIATION - demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of 5 new two storey dwellings, attached carports, garage, landscaping, and associated works. Lease Variation to permit 5 dwellings.

23 Haddon Street, Hackett, ACT - DA: 202341700 Closes: 2023-06-08;

PROPOSAL FOR NEW GARAGE - construction of a new garage and associated works.

34 Lowanna Street, Braddon, ACT - DA: 202341666 Closes: 2023-06-07;

PROPOSAL FOR DWELLING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS - partial demolition of existing dwelling, shed, concrete pavement and garden beds. Construction of additions to the existing dwelling, new garage, landscaping and associated works.

Unit 2 - 143 Duffy Street, Ainslie, ACT - DA: 202241211 Closes: 2023-06-06;

PROPOSAL FOR SWIMMING POOL - construction for a new in-ground swimming pool including glass pool fence, gate and associated structures; 1.8m high masonry boundary wall, landscaping and associated works in Unit 2.

69 Boldrewood Street, 8 Ridley Street, Turner, ACT - DA: 202341711 Closes: 2023-06-13;

PROPOSAL FOR A SECONDARY RESIDENCE - construction of secondary residence in addition to the existing dwelling with deck, new driveway, verge crossing and associated works.

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