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Coombs Shops for Sale
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
Category: Molonglo
Molonglo
A Disappointing Response from Minister Gentleman on the Coombs Shops
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
Minister Steel responds on the Molonglo Bridge
Minister Chris Steel has responded to our letter to bring forward the building of the Bridge over the Molonglo River. While seeing and agreeing with the benefits Council outlined, the Minister has stated that Given the early stages this project is in and the significant amount of design work that is still required before it can progress further, the Government… Continue reading
UPDATE – Tender open for the new Park and Ride parking spaces at Kirkpatrick Street
The Tender was opened today for the building of an additional 46 car parking spaces at the Kirkpatrick Street Park and Ride. This will bring the toal number of spaces at this site to 95.
Council welcomes these additional spaces. The Tender closes on the 26th of May so hopefully these will be in place well before the end of the year.
The Coombs Shops
Council writes to Minister Gentleman on the Coombs Shops stating ” it’s time to take decisive action to resolve the situation”.
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
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
Another Disappointment in Coombs
Here is yet another disappointment for those people living in Coombs. The ACT Government made a requirement that there be space for a Community Hall in the site sold for a Child Care Centre in Coombs. However, Council understands that no-one can use it as the area has been offerred for lease at a price which virtually puts all Community Groups out of the market. Continue reading
Presentation on Land Release Program in Molonglo 25 Sep 19
Suburban Land Agency – Update of the Land Release Program in Molonglo including the Group Centre, Whitlam and the Coombs Play Space. Continue reading
IGA at Denman Prospect re-opening today (4 Sep 19)
The IGA at Denman Village Shops has been restocked and refreshed for Denman Prospect residents and the greater Molonglo Valley. Shoppers will find a new selection of fresh produce, meats, and cheeses. Continue reading