NCCC Submission: EIS Proposal – Sandford Street Extension to the Federal Highway
Reproduced below is the North Canberra Community Council response to the to the scoping exercise for the EIS on the Sandford (Morisset Street) extension.
NCCC Submission: Transport Impact Assessment Guidelines for the ACT
Reproduced below is the North Canberra Community Council response to the Transport Impact Assessment Guidelines which Aurecon has prepared a summary report for stakeholder consultation. At time of publication of this item the North Canberra Community Council was still seeking clarification from Aurecon on whether this opportunity to provide submissions and comment represented the the end of consultation prior to issuing a recommendation to government, or whether a further public consultation on the guidelines would be offered.
NCCC Submission: DCP171/10/0002 – EPIC & Kamberra Winery Draft Development Control Plan
Reproduced below is the North Canberra Community Council response to the Draft DCP No. 171/10/0002 that has was prepared by the National Capital Authority (NCA) at the joint request of the ACT Government (Exhibition Park in Canberra) and the Kamberra Winery.
Invitation to comment: Nishi Building fitout referred to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works
The following notification was received by the North Canberra Community Council: Proposed fit-out of new leased premises for the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency at the New Acton Nishi building, Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra City, ACT The above proposal has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works for consideration and report to the Commonwealth Parliament. The Committee is required by the Public Works Committee Act 1969 to report to Parliament on the need for each work, if the proposed work will adequately satisfy the need, if the estimated cost of the work can be justified and …
North Canberra Community Council Meeting Details (Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 7.30pm)
The major topic at the next public meeting of the North Canberra Community Council will be a discussion on Induced Traffic & Sandford Street Extension. Meeting Details: Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2010 Time: 7.30pm Venue: ACT Sport House, 100 Maitland Street, Hackett Confirmed attendees are: Tony Gill, Director, Roads ACT Kester Boardman, EIS Project Manager, Cardno Pty Ltd Emma Maratea, Community Consultation Coordinator, Cardno Pty Ltd John Rayment, Technical Project Manager, Cardno Pty Ltd Gerard Coffey, ACTPLA, Infrastructure Policy The meeting will provide (1) An outline and background of the Sandford Street Extension project, (2) The purpose and compilation process …
ACT Greens forum: A vision for Molonglo (9 March 2010)
The following is an invitation to a Public Forum on the potential development of Molonglo received from the ACT Greens: The Greens have a vision for Molonglo The Greens want Canberra’s next large urban development to be a development for the future not the past. We see it as a great place for people and the environment.
Invitation to Comment: Inquiry into respite care services in the ACT (closing 26 March 2010)
INQUIRY INTO RESPITE CARE SERVICES IN THE ACT HAVE YOUR SAY! INVITATION TO MAKE A SUBMISSION The Standing Committee on Health, Community and Social Services is conducting an inquiry into respite care services in the ACT and would like to hear from anyone with an interest in this inquiry, particularly users of respite care services and carers. Written submissions are requested by 26 March 2010, and public hearings are expected to begin in April 2010.
ACT Government Consultation Report: Working with Vulnerable People Checks
The ACT Government sought community comment on a proposed background checking system for people working with vulnerable people in the ACT. The closing date for submissions was 12 October 2009. The paper, A Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Checking System for the ACT, is the first step towards the ACT Government’s commitment to reducing the risk of sexual, physical, emotional or financial harm or neglect of vulnerable people, through the establishment of mandatory minimum background checking standards. There is currently no consistent process for background checking in the ACT.
Legislative Assembly: Discussion Paper to Seek Feedback on Higher Density Residential Development Policies
Today the Standing Committee on Planning, Public Works and Territory and Municipal Services released a Discussion Paper on existing residential redevelopment policies in inner north Canberra. The Discussion Paper aims to inform submissions to the Committee’s current inquiry into RZ3 (Urban) and RZ4 (Medium Density) residential redevelopment policies. Discussion Paper is available at (and reproduced at the bottom of this article): http://www.parliament.act.gov.au/committees/index1.asp?committee=113&inquiry=823&category=19 The Committee invites interested parties to make a submission on any of the issues raised in the discussion paper or any other issue they consider relevant to the terms of reference of this inquiry.