GWS Giants promise to listen
The Canberra Times 7 April 2016 Greater Western Sydney Giants officials have promised to listen to the concerns of local residents as they plan for a massive redevelopment of Manuka Oval. More…
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All issues which impact the Manuka location
Kingston Traders fear reduction in business from Manuka Green proposal
The Canberra Times 7 April 2016 Kingston Traders have asked to be included in any consultation regarding the impact of the proposed Manuka Oval redevelopment on old Kingston – saying they had not yet heard a word from GWS Giants or Grocon. More…
Manuka Oval Precinct development public forum: 28 April 2016
Please note this date in your diary and come to the public forum to discuss the Manuka Oval precinct development on Thursday 28 April 2016 at 7 pm; the venue is the Wesley Uniting Church Hall, 20-22 National Circuit Forest. All are welcome. More…
GWS objects to objectors on Manuka development
The Canberra Times 3 April 2016 GWS Giants look likely to ignore local comment that is not in accordance with what GWS sees as good for Canberra. GWS indicates that objections so far are from a few local residents who fear change. More..
Assurance for Manuka oval and stands
The Canberra Times Letters to the Editor 9 March 2016 Further to Nick Swain (Letters, March 8), the GWS Giants proposal recommends that the oval and stands ultimately remain under the control of a community-owned trust similar to the SCG Trust and Melbourne Cricket Ground model. I can also confirm…
Former Auditor General calls for tenders on Manuka Precinct Development
The Canberra Times 28 March 2016 Former NSW auditor general Tony Harris says the ACT could squander a competitive advantage if it accepts an unsolicited bid to redevelop Manuka Oval. More…
Manuka precinct Master Plan
The ACT Government has now advised that the Master Plan it produced in 2009 and updated in 2013 is the latest Master Plan. This has been something of a mystery as recent requests to the Government had not been able to elicit this advice. Documents relating to the Master Plan…
GWS value heritage at Manuka
The Canberra Times letters to the Editor March 14 2016 The GWS Giants are acutely aware of the value of the heritage assets in the Manuka precinct, which is why they will all be kept and enhanced by the proposed redevelopment.
GWS responds on development along Telopea Park
The Canberra Times Letters to the Editor March 18 2016 The master plan image in the Manuka Green consultation website shows in some detail the footprint of the proposed Manuka Oval upgrade.
Manuka Pool land sought for Manuka precinct proposed development
The Canberra Times 19 March 2016 The iconic heritage-listed Manuka Pool is set to lose 1200 square metres of its land under the $800 million plan by GWS Giants and Grocon to redevelop Manuka Oval. More…
More details needed on GWS ‘Manuka Green’ proposal
The Canberra Times Editorial 15 March 2016 The Canberra Times Editorial raises a number of questions about the ‘Manuka Green’ precinct development proposal. More…
GWS Boss relocates to Canberra for Manuka development
The Canberra Times 8 March 2016 The GWS Giants have signalled how serious they are about the $800 million Manuka Green proposal, with the club’s chief operating officer Richard Griffiths relocating to Canberra. More…