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Wright, Coombs Betrayed
This is the re-action of the Coombs and Wright communities with ACTPLA’s decision to “roll over” at the first sign of contest by a developer. Continue reading
Category: Housing
Housing
Zapari Request for Re-Consideration of Coombs Development
ACTPLA has refused the Request by Zapari for Re-Consideration of their Development Application for Block 3 Section 12 in Coombs. Council is pleased that ACTPLA has listened again to the Community. Continue reading
Council Comments on the Supportive Housing Development Proposal in Chapman
Council offers the following comments in relation to the Supportive Housing proposal in Chapman. In short, Council welcomes moves to increase the supply of supportive housing in Weston Creek, but suggests the ACT government assist the proponent to identify a more suitable location in the Weston Creek area. Continue reading
Refused – Proposed Development of Block 3 Section 12 Coombs – the ZAPARI Development
Council is very pleased that the Proposed Development of Block 3 Section 12 Coombs – the ZAPARI Development has been refused on numerous grounds by ACTPLA. Some of these reasons include: The proposal is inconsistent with Zone Objectives for the RZ5 High Density Residential Zone. The assessment concluded that the proposed development will not be conducive to a high standard of… Continue reading
Refused – Proposed development of Block 4 Section 39 Coombs – the POD Development
Council is very pleased that the Proposed development of Block 4 Section 39 Coombs – the POD Development – has been refused on numerous grounds by ACTPLA. Some of these reasons include: The proposal is inconsistent with Zone Objectives for High Density Residential Zone. The assessment concluded that the proposed development will not be conducive to a high standard of residential… Continue reading
Update on the Old AFP Site Development at Weston
The Village Building Co has updated where they are at with their proposed development at Weston.
ARE YOU BUSHFIRE READY? – Our Next Meeting 28 Nov
It is very important to have a good understanding of what might happen in the event of a Bushfire and how to deal with it. Meeting is at Chapman Primary School Continue reading
Media Comments on Weston Traffic Issues
Further to WCCC’s representations on the potential traffic issues around the proposed development of the old AFP site, there have been some recent related articles in the media. Continue reading
Housing Choices Project Update
A Housing Choices Collaboration Hub was established in May 2018 with an independently selected representative group of 35 ACT citizens. The Collaboration Hub met five times over three months to consider the consultation report, and also had access to all of the individual written submissions received. The aim of the Collaboration Hub was to write a recommendations report on ways… Continue reading
ACT Budget – Rates, Cost of Living & Flexible Bus
The cost of living pressures are an issue for many older citizens. As announced several months ago, there will be a $50 increase to the utilities concession from 1 July 2018 taking the total payment to $654 a year. With winter upon us it is hoped this will provide some relief for households managing their winter energy consumption, especially those… Continue reading