Issues category relating services, facilities, development and planning for Weston Creek, Canberra, ACT, Australia.Molonglo/North Weston
An issues paper has been released that examines the planning rules for buildings such as boarding houses, student accommodation and ‘granny flats’. The paper – Special residential and non-residential uses in residential zones – seeks feedback from… Continue reading
Proposal: COMMUNITY FACILITY. proposed addition of a new bowling green, hedge planting and mesh fence. Period for comments closes: 16/11/2009 Click here to go to the plans on the ACTPLA site »… Continue reading
Proposal: MULTI DWELLING – 73 UNITS. Proposed construction of 73 residential units comprising of both single storey & 2 storey units.
Period for comments closes: 09/11/2009 Click here to view the plans »… Continue reading
Proposal: COMMUNITY FACILITY – DEMOLITION – RIVETT PRIMARY SCHOOL. The proposed demolition of the former Rivett Primary School Building; Existing Noahs Ark Centre & Shepherd Centre Preschool buildings to be retained.
Period for comments closes:… Continue reading
Proposal: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING-32 RESIDENCES. Proposed construction of 32 residential single storey houses including garages, driveways, landscaping and 8 visitor parking spaces.
Period for comments closes: 18/11/2009 Click here to view the plans » … Continue reading
The Canberra Times (7 Nov 09) reports that residents fear the rush to spend millions of dollars in economic stimulus money to build public housing in the ACT could be at the expense of good planning and proper community consultation. The Weston Creek… Continue reading
During December 2006 and February 2007, many parts of Canberra experienced major flooding during high intensity storms. Chapman was one of the suburbs which was significantly impacted by these storms. Subsequent investigations have proposed remedial… Continue reading
As this column goes to press (Southside Chronicle, 20 Oct 09), Weston Creek residents are preparing for the Weston Creek Community Carnival on this Saturday October 24, from 11am to 4pm (behind Cooleman Court). Continue reading
Authorities have confirmed the presence of asbestos at the site of a 15ha pond planned for the new suburb of North Weston. Continue reading
The ACT Government has released the Supermarket Competition Policy Review undertaken by Mr John Martin, former ACCC Commissioner. The Review contains an in-depth analysis of the retail and wholesale grocery market in the ACT and has made 15… Continue reading
