Proposal: MULTI DWELLING – ADDITION – UNIT 1. Single storey additions to rear of Unit 1 including family room, study, bedroom, ensuite and deck. Period for representations closes: 30/04/2012 Click here to view the plans
A meeting will be held for all Downer residents, from 6.30pm-9.30pm on Thursday 9 February 2012 at the Downer Community Centre, to develop a concept design for the Downer local centre precinct.
Proposal: MULTI RESIDENTIAL – LEASE VARIATION – 8 UNIT DEVELOPMENT. Proposed demolition of existing residence and construction of 8 two storey units with basement parking. Lease Variation – please see application for full description. Period for representations closes: 13/02/2012 Click here to view the plans
A meeting will be held for all Downer residents, at 7pm on Wednesday 14 December at the Downer Community Centre, to discuss the redevelopment of the Downer local centre precinct. Letters of invitation were delivered to all Downer residents on 8 December 2011. More information is available on the EDD website http://www.economicdevelopment.act.gov.au or telephone enquiries may be directed to Mr Ross McKay on 6205 0675.
Proposal: MULTI DWELLING – LEASE VARIATION – 1 NEW DWELLING – Please see application for full details of the lease variation; retain and extend existing house and construction of a new residence to the rear and courtyard walls, driveway and associated landscaping. Period for representations closes: 18/11/2011 Click here to view the plans
Proposal: COMMNUNITY FACILITY-DOWNER RUGBY FIELDS-LIGHTING. Proposal to provide training level lighting to two fields via four new twenty two metre tall pylons each fitted with three 2kw metal halide flood lights to provide average luminance of approximately 60 lux in accordance with the Australian Standards. Period for representations closes: 19/10/2011 Click here to view the plans
The Community is invited to Downer’s 50th Birthday Celebration! Time: 10 am to 3pm Date: Saturday 27 March 2010 Venue: Downer Community Centre and Oval Frencham Place Downer Activities for everyone: exhibitions, stalls, choirs, bands, drummers, jugglers, and lots of good food. Deputy Chief Minister Katy Gallagher will open the Heritage Walk. Downer resident Senator Kate Lundy will launch new book on the history of the suburb. For more information please contact Chris Paterson ph: 62628454 email: paterson2@webone.com.au
ACT Policing is scheduling around-the-clock traffic enforcement patrols of the areas surrounding Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) and additional patrols of the city’s entertainment precincts over the Summernats car festival period beginning today (Thursday, January 7). Police intend to clamp down rigorously on any irresponsible and/or dangerous driving behaviour and have issued a reminder to all motorists that under ACT legislation, police have the power to seize vehicles for burnouts, menacing driving or street racing on public roadways.
For over 120 years Barnardos has been at the forefront of child welfare service provision and has embraced a tradition of innovation and holistic approach in our quest to find real, permanent solutions for Australian children in desperate need. Barnardos builds relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. They advocate for children and young people and contribute to community knowledge about the issues that impact on society as a whole. Barnardos will be holding information sessions about Foster Care and provides an opportunity to meet an existing Foster Carer who has been caring for Canberra children for …
