BRADDON Development Application: 201019417 Address: 212 NORTHBOURNE AVENUE Block: 3 Section: 3

Proposal: Proposed amendments to DA 201019417 still under consideration- amendments include a lease variation to amend the original clause regarding the number of car parking required for the development. Period for representations closes: 27/06/2011 Click here to view the plans »…

Canberra Pedestrian Forum comments on the Northbourne Avenue bus priority measures and Dickson major bus station feasibility study

Northbourne Avenue is dangerous and dysfunctional according to the Canberra Pedestrian Forum. It qualifies as a road danger Black Spot on the basis of pedestrian casualties alone, with at least three pedestrian deaths in the past five years between Macarthur Avenue Lake Burley Griffin. Unnecessary traffic signal delays and inappropriate lighting, together with long distances between bus stops and safe crossing points, all contribute to a high rate of dangerous crossings.

BRADDON Development Application: 201119628 Address: 106 NORTHBOURNE AVENUE Block: 2 Section: 18

Proposal: MIXED USE-COMMERCIAL-230 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. Proposal is for a new 8 storey, twin block residential development with associated office, retail and restaurant facilities on the ground floor. Two levels of basement carparking, ground floor parking and a first floor central podium complete the development. Period for representations closes: 10/06/2011 Click here to view the plans»…

Crimestoppers: Witnesses sought to armed robbery at Caltex Braddon

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an armed robbery at the Caltex service station in Braddon which occurred around 3:10am this morning (Thursday 10 June). Two males entered the service station, jumped over the counter and assaulted the male store attendant. The offenders also threatened the attendant with a baseball bat and a knife. The offenders stole an amount of cash and cigarettes.