All issues which impact the Manuka location
The proposed “Manuka Green’ development looks like being the next ‘Brickworks’ issue for Inner South Canberra. Major concerns raised to date are the potential demolition of heritage buildings, an influx of 1,000 new apartments (2,500 new residents) with only 1 car park per apartment that will encroach on the Manuka Pool…
The ISCCC has written to Chief Minister Barr on 9 March 2016 requesting a meeting to discuss issues relating to the proposed Manuka Oval precinct development. More…
Canberra Times 8 March 2016 Former senior public servant Dan Stewart has rejected suggestions he should register as a lobbyist, despite meeting Chief Minister Andrew Barr in his new role as a consultant in September 2015. More…
Financial Review 17 February 2016 Grocon announces plans to develop the Manuka Oval precinct with GWS. The proponents refer to the project as ‘Manuka Green’. More…
The ACT Government’s Land Development Agency has listed development of the Manuka Oval as one of its developments. More…
The Canberra Times 5 March 2016 A month after the ACT government abandoned controversial land swaps to facilities the Manuka oval redevelopment former Land Development Agency deputy chief executive Dan Stewart began working with major Australian property developer Grocon on the proposed $800 million redevelopment. More…
Manuka and environs is one of the prettiest and historic precincts in the inner south. Little wonder that the proposed redevelopment of Manuka Oval and immediate surrounds has galvanised public opinion. Old Canberra has been vanishing before our eyes and local residents and other interested Canberrans guard our remaining heritage…
Traffic arrangements around Manuka Oval will change during hosting of three AFL games on Sunday 3 April 2016 at 1.10 pm, Sunday 17 April 2016 at 1.10 pm and Saturday 30 July 2016 at 1.45 pm. More…
Canberra Times 24 February 2016 Emeritus Professor Ken Taylor says the government needs to institute independent oversight of the GWS / Grocon plan in order to assess whether it is appropriate for the area. More…
The Canberra Times 19 February 2016: Jack Waterford The best argument against the people of Canberra giving Andrew Barr, and his Labor team, another term of government of the ACT is the susceptibility of Barr to the sort of “deals” that have major real estate developers offering to build “free”…
Canberra Times 18 February 2016 Community and residents’ groups are fearful of the impact a proposed $800 million Manuka Oval development would have on one of Canberra’s most established suburbs.
The Canberra Times 17 February 2016 A private consortium led by AFL club the Greater Western Sydney Giants has proposed an $800 million redevelopment of the Manuka Oval and surrounding precinct. More…
