All issues which impact the Manuka location
Building height limitations around Manuka Oval could be increased by an extra storey under a proposed shake-up of planning restrictions.
The ongoing saga of the proposed redevelopment of a heritage building near Manuka Circle (“Manuka residents knocked back in bid to stop development in Forrest fire station precinct”, canberratimes.com.au, February 13), demonstrates the deficiencies of the ACT’s planning regime.
A group of Manuka residents has failed in an attempt to halt redevelopment of a building in the heritage-listed Forrest fire station precinct, with the ACT government successfully arguing that its decisions in the precinct cannot be appealed.
Chief Minister Andrew Barr seeks to ensure the government is getting the views of the people that developments will affect most, hinting at a quota-style system that would require bureaucrats to consult with different demographics on development proposals
Former Commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission, Tony Powell, addressed the Kingston and Barton Residents Group on 10 November 2016, regarding the proposed planning and development of and around Manuka Oval
On 26 October 2016 R D Gossip (on behalf of the ACT Government) wrote to the ISCCC advising three road safety improvement projects to be undertaken, commencing on site in January 20117.
In response to an enquiry from the President, ISCCC, the Chief Minister on 14 October 2016 emailed his post election views about the Community Panel proposal for the Manuka Oval Precinct master Plan. More…
The President, ISCCC wrote to the Chief Minister on 17 August 2016 welcoming the proposal to develop a Master Plan for the Manuka Oval, and suggested organisations which could be included in the Community Panel. More…
On 5 August 2015 the Chief Minister released the attached press release outlining the intention to establish a panel of community representatives to advise the government on a detailed masterplan for Manuka Oval. The government will seek expressions of interest for membership on the panel which is expected to have…
On 6 October 2016 the ISCCC submitted a Freedom of Information request for a range of documents relating to the unsolicited bid by GWS and Grocon to redevelop the Manuka Oval precinct. Read the submission here…
The ISCCC has written on 17 August 2016 to the Chief Minister about the scope of the Manuka Oval and Manuka Precinct master plan and composition of the community panel. More… The Chief Minister replied on 1 September 2016. More…
The ISCCC has written on 18 August 2016 to the Chief Minister seeking information about the content of the Government’s letter of rejection to GWS / Grocon. More…
