The ISCCC provided a submission to the ACT Government on 29 August 2013 in response to the call for comments on the ACT Draft Water Strategy. In its submission ISCCC recognizes that water management is a complex and important matter and endorses the concept of integrating the management of all…
The past month has been another extremely busy one for the Inner South Canberra Community Council. We remain concerned about the quality of building certification processes in Canberra and the process for approval of exempt developments. We continue to pursue our concerns with ACT Government and will let you know…
The Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate, Simon Corbell MLA, is inviting the community to have their say on the ACT: Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Review which will include a detailed review on the regulations impacting on water-related development decisions including the Waterways: Water Sensitive Urban Design…
from Canberra Chronicle 23 July 2013 Work has begun on the next phase of the redevelopment of Manuka Oval, starting with the replacement of the playing surface. More…
from Chronicle 4 June 2013 The National Capital Authority has begun installing a new crossing point at Bowen Place to allow for the construction of a permanent underpass next year. More…
from Chronicle 4 June 2013 Environmental control measures are being implemented to reduce health risks from asbestos contaminated material found on part of the Kingston Foreshore Island. More…
From Chronicle 21 May 2013 Plans to redevelop a former service station site have Narrabundah residents concerned about the loss of commercial opportunities. More…
From the ABC 21 May 2013 Residents, planners and engineers are calling for changes to ACT laws that allow developments which defy planning regulations.
From ABC News 5 April 2013 The ACT Government has approved a controversial proposal by the Brumbies Super Rugby club for a 131 housing unit project on the site of the training headquarters.
from Canberra Times 5 April 2013 A residents group says it is a disgrace that Sustainable Development Minister Simon Corbell has used his call-in power to approve the Brumbies’ controversial 131-unit development at Griffith.
From Canberra Times 4 April 2013 The Great Depression brought the first duplex homes to Canberra, followed by another surge after World War II. Today their wide, two-storey frames define many of Canberra’s older streetscapes, now nicer or nastier depending on their additions and alterations. Demolition of one half of…
From Canberra Times 2 February 2013 The ACT government is being forced to rethink its development plans for the historic Yarralumla brickworks after more heritage protection was confirmed this week for the site. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/yarralumla-development-plans-hit-a-brick-wall-20130201-2dqma.html#ixzz2LJebD0Dd
