Government the problem Minister
Minister Berry has complained about public housing projects being delayed due to ‘frivolous or vexatious claims’. The GNCA argues that if anyone is frivolous or vexatious, it is the ACT Government
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ACT Government fails supportive housing tenants
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has set aside the decision to grant approval to DA Number 2021139714 and substituted a decision to refuse approval. The DA was for the variation of a lease and the construction of three supportive housing dwellings on a suburban RZ1 block in Narrabundah. ACAT …
GNCA Articles in 2021
ACT Government Environment and Planning Update To read a copy of the December update received from Ben Ponton please click here. Traffic speeding at La Perouse/Carnegie Crescent intersection area Two GNCA committee members, Gail McAlpine and Leo Dobes met on 4 November with Timothy DeWan (Narrabundah Peafowl Group) and Acting …
Old news items
GNCA GOALS FOR 2017 1. Prosecute the achievement of and participate in the development of a plan for the Manuka Precinct, which reflects genuine community input across the local community organisations. 2. Maintain and develop Blaxland and Throsby Parks. 3. Ensure a good outcome for redevelopment of Stuart Flats and …
ACT GOVERNMENT MUST REJECT GWS/GROCON ‘MANUKA GREEN’ BID
The ACT Government should heed the call of inner south residents and reject the GWS/Grocon revised unsolicited bid to develop the Manuka Oval precinct, according to the Inner South Canberra Community Council (ISCCC). A delegation from the ISCCC is to meet today with the Chief Minister, Mr Andrew Barr MLA, …
Storm water channels in Griffith Park
With the construction of the Amaya apartments in Austin St Griffith, there have been some reconstructions in the street of water drainage for improved drainage of water off the road. This is one good result which has led to other drainage problems: The water channels coming from under the road …
SOLAR ACCESS VARIATION DV 346 IS NOW OPEN FOR COMMENT
Important changes to the ACT solar access provisions are now open for comment. Under DV346 Canberra homes owners could have their solar access seriously compromised if the block on their northern aspect is ever redeveloped, so no home owner could ever be sure that their current solar access would be …
Manuka Oval: What is the ACT Government’s approach to the Grocon proposal ?
Shown below is a letter sent to the Chief Minister of the ACT on 9 March 2016: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mr Andrew Barr Chief Minister GPO Box 1020 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Dear Mr Barr Manuka Oval: ACT Government approach to Grocon proposal Following the recent disclosure of an unsolicited proposal for the …
CHIEF MINISTER BARR DISPARAGES COMMUNITY COUNCILS
During the Assembly debate on Tuesday 18 November the Chief Minister Andrew Barr questioned the value of community councils. He is reported to have stated that community councils are not representative because family people are not easily able to attend meetings during dinner time or during putting-children-to-bed time. Because they …
Canberra Centenary Cake Competition
A magnificent Canberra Centenary Cake Competition! The Canberra Centenary Celebration on Saturday 18 May 2013 was a great success. The party was hosted by M16 Artspace, at 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith and involved a large range of art exhibitions, live music from school bands, performances by Jumptown! Swing, a sausage …
GNCA Articles in 2022
Canberra Grammar School’s plans for carpark prompt backlash from local residents. If you missed this article, printed in the Canberra Times on 28 October, please click here. October Newsletter To access a copy of the newsletter please click here. Some of the issues covered include the demolition of individual houses …