[vimeo 3289930] The North Canberra Community Council Inc. held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 19 February 2009, 19:30 at the Hackett Community Centre, Maitland Street Their guest speaker was Mr. Neil Savery, Chief Planning Executive Officer of the ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA). He spoke on “The Future of Planning, Development and Consultation in North Canberra”
What’s the problem? Over the last 3-4 years there has been a growing problem with cars (and even private buses) using Hackett as a shortcut to get priority access to Majura Ave. The fundamental problem is that east Gungahlin is being developed without sufficient consideration given to transport routes in and out of the suburbs. This results in significant congestion on existing routes such as Northbourne Ave. To avoid the congestion there, cars are turning left from the Federal highway and going down Antill Street with the aim of getting onto Majura Ave and then Limestone Ave. Faced with delays …
Solar Hot Water Bulk Buy Information Evening, meet the Vendors & Ask Your Questions: When: Monday, 2 March 2009 Time: 7pm – 9 pm Where: Downer Community Centre, (off Frencham Street), Downer Contact: Barbara Burns on (02) 6161 7846
When: Sunday, 15 February from 8.00am to noon Where: meet at the car parking area off Antill St opposite Carotel; for a map of the venue visit www.majura.org. What to bring and wear: sun protection, body-covering clothing All equipment will be provided. For car pooling please contact phone: 6247 7515 or e-mail: admin@majura.org
The Friends of Mount Majura has registered a Clean up Australia Day site located north of the old Ainslie tip site. On their walks to map rabbit warrens, they have found the area badly littered. They hope to attract the wider public to this first bush clean-up. When: Sunday, 1 March from 9.00am to 4.00pm Where: meet at car parking area Kellaway Street, Hackett; visit www.majura.org for a map of the clean-up site and meeting point. What to bring and wear: enclosed footwear, hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, gloves if you have them. Please bring family, friends and colleagues and spread the invitation …
The Watson Community Association has a concern about the nature, volume and impact of traffic on Knox street. Some queries were sent to Roads ACT in regard to the outcomes of a traffic study conducted at the Knox Street and Antill Street intersections between Saturday September 20 2008 and Saturday 27 September 27 2008 – attached are documents relating to those queries and the study. WCA – Knox and Antill Study Questions WCA – Knox and Antill Study – ACT Roads Response
North Canberra Community Council Annual General Meeting Thursday, 19 February 2009, 19:30 Hackett Community Centre, Maitland Street Guest Speaker: Neil Savery, Chief Planning Executive ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) The Future of Planning, Development and Consultation in North Canberra The North Canberra Community Council (NCCC) is the umbrella organization for Resident Associations and Community Groups in North Canberra. The NCCC is the one-stop-shop for Government and the community to communicate. Current issues tackled by NCCC include: The future of aircraft noise pollution; Increasing traffic problems in North Canberra; North Watson development; The future of Mt Majura and …
Canberra International Airport is planning massive expansion under its latest draft Master Plan. It wants to become Sydney’s second airport, including a 24-hour airfreight hub. Unlike Sydney, we don’t have a night time curfew. There will be bigger planes with much greater frequency – up to 1 plane movement every 2 minutes. There are significant social & environmental costs to the Canberra & Queanbeyan communities. [polldaddy poll=1265947]
[youtube]T_uwlSxztyg&rel=0&showsearch=1[/youtube] Sunrise 1 Janurary 2009 looking towards the Canberra City and Mount Ainslie from the Red Hill lookout.
