ACT Tree replacement program 2009 nears completion

The ACT Government will soon complete a tree replacement program at 24 locations across Canberra. Under the program 282 trees in poor health and which pose public safety risks are being replaced with 588 trees. Work is expected to be complete by the end of next month. Each of the trees identified for replacement was thoroughly assessed by a tree expert with factors like the presence of die back, tree rot and hollows, as well as their location and general health, being carefully considered. In all cases pruning was closely considered first with complete removal being the last option.

Majura Festival (10am to 10pm) 24 October 2009 – Woolley Street, Dickson

The Majura Festival will take place on 24 October 2009 10am to 10pm in Woolley Street, Dickson The Majura Festival has been run as an annual event by NCS since 2000.Since then, it has evolved to a visible cultural event signifying the close linkages that have developed between NCS and the local community. An emphasis has been to actively engage local community and businesses in such a way that more ongoing, sustainable relationships continue to be established and celebrated. The festival activities will include live music and performances running all day, a jumping castle and children’s activities, petting farm, street …

Dickson Centre Planning Project Community Display (20 October 2009)

As you may know the Dickson Centre Planning Project is up and running. This project will guide the future of urban planning in the Dickson centre. Details of recent and upcoming opportunities for you to have your say are outlined below. The second community information display This second information display is an opportunity for locals to drop in and have a say on the draft designs and ideas developed as a result of the recent Dickson design workshop. ACTPLA wishes to remind you that on Tuesday 20 October 2009 a community information display will be held from 4pm to 7pm …

The Chronicle: Residents plan for town's future

The September 29 2009 edition of the Chronicle ran a story written by Elliot Woods reporting on the consultation for Master Planning for the Dickson Group Centre. Residents, business and land owners, developers, government officials, regional workers and shoppers all met on Thursday evening to plot the future of Dickson’s town centre. The article is reproduced below:

Crimestoppers: Offender sought after vicious sexual assault – Dickson (20 September 2009)

ACT Policing is investigating an incident which occurred in Dickson around 4.40 am today (September 20). The 24-year-old victim was walking north along the Dickson side of Northbourne Avenue to her home, when she was approached from behind by a male who assaulted her and threatened her at knife point.

Dickson Centre Planning Project – Design Workshop (24 September 2009)

The Dickson Centre Planning Project is now in progress. This project will guide the future of urban planning in the Dickson centre. Details of recent and upcoming opportunities for you to have your say are outlined below. The design workshop: When: Thursday 24 September 2009 (5.30pm – 8.00pm) Where: Dickson Tradies (Housie Hall), off Dickson Place, Dickson RSVP: To assist with catering please RSVP by COB Tuesday 22 September 2009 to Purdon Associates on 02 6257 1511 or purdons@purdon.com.au The design workshop is open to lessees, business owners, local residents, community organisations and anyone with an interest in the centre.

Tree replacement program set to begin

Almost 300 trees will be removed under the ACT Government’s Tree Replacement Program this year, but more than double that number will be replanted. This year’s work will involve the removal of 282 trees and 48 suckers and stumps, and the planting of 588 trees. The trees in question have been identified as being in decline, or already hazardous to the public. The works will begin in September, with planting to begin in early October, and will be carried out at 24 sites across the city. The Tree Replacement Program primarily focuses on the older suburbs of Canberra and includes …

Dickson Centre Planning Project – Community Information Session (8 September 2009)

ACTPLA has engaged external consultants Purdon Associates to manage the Dickson Centre Planning Project. The study will guide future urban planning in the Dickson centre. It will include consultation with the community, community groups, business representatives and other stakeholders to develop a vision for the future of centre. The public are invited to attend a community information session at the Dickson shops on Tuesday 25 August 2009 (any time between 4.00pm and 7.00pm). This information session provides you with the opportunity to drop by and have your say on the draft vision developed at the earlier Dickson vision workshop. Community …

Dickson Centre Planning Project – Initial public workshop (25 August 2009)

ACTPLA has engaged external consultants Purdon Associates to manage the Dickson Centre Planning Project. The study will guide future urban planning in the Dickson centre. It will include consultation with the community, community groups, business representatives and other stakeholders to develop a vision for the future of centre. The public are invited to attend an initial visioning workshop on Tuesday 25 August 2009. This workshop is open to lessees, business owners, local residents, community organisations, and anyone with an interest in the centre. The Visioning Workshop will: discuss the project approach review research undertaken to date work towards creating a …