General information from the Council
DESPITE the removal of a controversial bike lane, residents in Weston are still up in arms over the change to traffic lanes along Streeton Drive.
About a year ago, Weston Creek  residents driving along Streeton Drive found that where there had… Continue reading
WCCC has been asked to provide comment on potentially reducing speed limits to 40 km/h around shopping centres and community facilities. Weston Creek residents who may wish to contribute to a WCCC response to the proposal are asked to provide comments… Continue reading
The most significant open space area in Weston Creek, the CIT gardens, will be maintained despite the probable transformation of the campus to a school.
Consultation over the future of the site has been ongoing since since the decision was made to… Continue reading
WCCC has lodged a submission regarding the Rivett supportive housing residences where units will have their backyards facing the street. Council understands that this is against the Territory Planning for this suburb [Rivett] where all houses on the… Continue reading
WCCC has lodged a submission relating to the proposed development of aged persons units in Chapman. In essence the submission seeks to reduce the development to 27 units; move three units; expresses concern at the proximity of units to the All Souls… 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
ACTPLA has recently asked for public comment on the Coombs and Wright Concept Plan for Molonglo which closes on 23 November 2009.
The Council continues to monitor the development of Molonglo and North Weston and you can review the ACPLA documents and… 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
