Fethertson Gardens general information
Minister Steel has responded to Council’s letter on the proposed parking space at Watling Place. Unfortunately he has maintained that the parking will go ahead despite the Community saying that it isn’t needed. Read the letter here Continue reading
Council Chair Tom Anderson talks to Anna Vidot about the future of Coombs shops plus the Riot Act’s view of the sale. Continue reading
Council has finally received a response to its letter of 11 March. Waiting for over 3 months for a letter that provides no answer to the Coombs Shops debacle really does disappoint. The answer is wait for Koko to open at the end of probably 2021, another 18 months away, and the future Molonglo Group Centre sometime in the future. There is really nothing in the letter to give anything positive to the residents. Read the letter here Continue reading
Yes an Election is coming in the ACT and Council will periodically post articles onto our Website and Facebook page. This is a good outline of the issues facing those Candidates. Continue reading
Council has lodged a Submission stating that it does not support the proposed Car Park known as the “Watling Place” car park now proposed for 65 parking spaces. Continue reading
Despite Council writing to Minister Steel advising him that the now 65 car park spaces could be found from a review of the current parking in and around Cooleman Court, Government has gone ahead and lodged a Development Application. We would encourage you to lodge comments on this proposal pointing out that there is no need for it now. Continue reading
The ACT Government is fast tracking additional infrastructure projects to keep Canberra working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
The Tender for the construction of the Bike path “over the hill” to Lyons on Heysen Street was released today and will close on 26 May. Council is pleased with the final path and is hopeful that this can be awarded and built quickly. here is one of the overall plans for the path. Continue reading
The library branches may be closed due to COVID-19, but the online services are always open! In response to the growing demand for their FREE digital resources, Libraries ACT has launched a new dedicated helpline, available 9.30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Continue reading
