North Canberra Community Council

Input sought on proposed 40km/h speed limit precincts

Interested Canberrans are invited by the ACT Government to provide input into the proposed boundaries for the 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) speed limit precincts in Belconnen, Civic and Tuggeranong. Following its successful introduction in Gungahlin and Woden earlier this year, the ACT Government is now introducing the reduced 40 km/h speed limit in Belconnen, Civic and Tuggeranong town centres to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

Pre-election Forum

ACT Liberal election Candidates for Molonglo will attend the third North Canberra Community Council pre-election forum, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 15 August, at ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street, Hackett. Candidates will discuss issues affecting North Canberra. Following the election forum, Ross Triffitt of Tennis ACT will explain the redevelopment proposal for the National Sports Club in Lyneham. We will also consider the Dickson Master Plan, redevelopment plans for Pialligo and the Downer Centre, and the Wood Heaters Amendment Bill. All North Canberra residents welcome.

Signs on building sites

In December 2011 the ACT Legislative Assembly made changes to the Building Act and regulation in relation to signs on building sites. From 1 July 2012 all building sites, where work is being carried out (or supervised) by a licensed builder (including owner-builders), must display a sign with information about the work being done. This means the sign must be displayed from the first day to the last day of construction. More information: http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/customer_information/industry/industry_groups/builders_information/signs_on_building_sites

TURNER Development Application: 201222133 Address: 15 FORBES STREET Block: 6 Section: 46

Proposal: MULTI DWELLING-LEASE VARIATION-DEMOLITION-NEW DWELLING-12 UNITS. Please see the application form for full Lease Variation details; Proposed demolition of existing single residence; construction of a new three (3) storey building with basement carparking comprising of 12 residential units. Period for representations closes: 24/08/2012 Click here to view the plans

DICKSON Development Application: 201222058 Address: 14 MCGOWAN STREET Block: 64 Section: 4

Proposal: MIXED USE – LEASE VARIATION – DEMOLITION – 19 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. Proposed variation of the lease by consolidating existing blocks 64 and 65; proposed demolition of two detached houses; construction of a three storey building comprising of nineteen residential units and basement car parking. Period for representations closes: 22/08/2012 Click here to view the plans

CITY Development Application: 201222023 Address: 5 GAREMA PLACE Block: 14 Section: 35

Proposal: NON RESIDENTIAL-NEW WORKS-BLOCK IDENTIFIER ONLY. Proposed erection of four permanent ‘heatray’ umbrellas for the existing outdoor seating area located on the unleased Territory land in Garema Place, used in conjunction with a drink establishment located in adjoining Block 14-16 Section 35 City. Period for representations closes: 15/08/2012 Click here to view the plans

Development to triple flats

THE REDEVELOPMENT of Northbourne Flats is on track to begin construction next year, with the ACT government last week submitting a master plan for the prime site to the ACT Planning and Land Authority. Read The Canberra Times article