GNCA – Griffith Narrabundah Community Association

Welcome to the GNCA

Welcome! The Griffith/Narrabundah Community Association (ABN 26503486416) is a not for profit, voluntary community based organisation operating in the Griffith Narrabundah area.   The objects and purposes of the Association are “to protect the amenity and interests of the Griffith and Narrabundah communities, particularly in relation to the preservation of community facilities and open space”.

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Hot Issues

THE NEW PLANNING ACT

The new ACT Planning Act is likely to be debated in the House of Assembly in June. Unless it is significantly modified it will not...
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CONSULTATION NOW OPEN FOR THE URBAN OPEN SPACE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

Canberra’s urban open spaces are popular places to relax, exercise, play and connect with nature and contribute to our reputation as one of the most...
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APRIL/MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER

To access a copy of the newsletter please click here. Some of the issues covered include the proposed new planning system, Housing ACT’s failed DAs, a...
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11 Wells Garden

The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has allowed Housing ACT (HACT) to submit a new DA to take into account of 11 deficiencies identified by GNCA...
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GNCA SUBMISSION ON TERRITORY PLAN AND DISTRICT STRATEGY

Unfortunately, the new planning legislation is seriously flawed.  The GNCA does not see the need for the proposed changes which are poorly conceived, poorly explained...
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INQUIRY INTO ACT’S HERITAGE ARRANGEMENTS

The GNCA is alarmed at the beautiful streets of old Griffith and Narrabundah being designated areas of “future investigation” (fig 36) in the draft Planning...
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