Raiders’ Braddon development one step closer after challenge blocked

The Canberra Raiders’ proposed $80 million redevelopment project in Braddon is one step closer to reality after the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal blocked a challenge to the removal of concessional status of the land’s lease on Monday. A year after the Braddon Club was closed, the North Canberra Community Council had sought to stop the club’s redevelopment plan for the site, set to include a mixed residential-commercial project consisting of 160 units, shops, restaurants and offices.

BRADDON Development Application: 201425898 Address: 150 NORTHBOURNE AVENUE Block: 9 Section: 8

Proposal: COMMERCIAL-DEMOLITION-ADDITIONS-CANBERRA REX HOTEL. Proposed demolition of existing building. Construction of new 3 storey building with mezzanine and carpark to side boundary. Construction of new areas, including display suite and waste enclosure on/ in existing hotel building. Minor alterations to existing ground floor carparking. Relocation of existing substation as per actew PNA. Includes associated hard and soft landscaping.  Period for representations closes: 11/08/2014 Click here to view the plans

Report supports Braddon Club site for community purposes

A North Canberra Community Council survey shows that North Canberra residents want the Braddon Club site to remain available for community purposes such as recreation, community activities or a playing field. “The Braddon Club site was part of the Northbourne Oval from 1925 until 1998. In 2006 the Canberra Raiders paid $420,000 for a lease that allows them to use the site only for the purpose of a club, and prevents them from selling it without the approval of the planning and land authority. They have closed the club on the grounds that it was not profitable. They are currently …

BRADDON Development Application: 201425374 Address: 30 ELOUERA STREET Block: 1 Section: 31

Proposal: COMMUNITY FACILITY-SCHOOL BUILDING-ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS. Proposed construction of a new accessible lift installed within central existing school building. Lift will be accessed externally on the existing playground level and internally on the ground floor and first floor.  Period for representations closes: 30/05/2014 Click here to view the plans