ISCCC Submission: Stage 2 of the ACT Light Rail Project
ISCCC submission highlights some of the issues raised with us by member residents’ groups, associate members, and at our public forum last year
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Category: Planning & Development
Have your say on waste
The ACT generates approximately one million tonnes of waste each year. The government plans to lift the resource recovery of waste from 70% to 90% by 2025 and is seeking our views and ideas to make this happen.
Tell the Government what you think about the proposed Fyshwick waste transfer station
If it is approved by the ACT Government, the proposed waste transfer station just off Ipswich Street in Fyshwick will have a significant effect not only on residents of the inner south, but on all those Canberrans who shop in Fyshwick.
Submission on the ACT’s Climate Strategy to a Net Zero Emissions Territory
The ISCCC supports the government’s policy of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. To be successful we must have strong government leadership and are recommending a series of actions that should be taken towards achieving the Zero Emissions goal. Read the ISCCC submission.
Fyshwick Materials Recovery Facility – EIS Scoping Document
The ACT Government has released a Scoping Document in relation to the Fyshwick Materials Recovery Facility. It specifies the matters that the proponents of the Facility (who say that the Facility does not include a waste incineration component at this stage), will need to address in their Environmental Impact Statement.…
ACT Government fails the pub test again with ‘call-in’ powers
The ACT Government has failed the pub test again with Minister Gentleman using call-in powers to fast track the media and broadcast centre for Manuka Oval. This is the second time the ACT Government has used call-in powers for Manuka Oval and it is setting an undesirable precedent for future development in the Manuka Precinct.
Narrabundah – Public Meeting 13 Dec 17
Meeting starts at 7pm, Harmonie German Club on Inners Outh Waste Transfer Station and the Rapid Bus Service
Modification of Fyshwick Waste Processing Facility
ISCCC seeks the Chief Minsiter’s assurance that members of the public be offered a genuine opportunity to examine the proposal by requiring that the public consultation period be extended to 60 working days for any revised scoping documents for this project.
Shane Rattenbury confirms opposition to proposed Fyshwick waste to energy incinerator
The ISCCC has received written confirmation from Shane Rattenbury MLA indicating that he and the ACT Greens oppose waste to energy proposals involving incineration, and that they specifically do not support the proposed Fyshwick waste to energy incinerator. The ISCCC looks forward to receiving feedback from other MLAs about their…
Fears of traffic chaos if Kings and Commonwealth Avenue development plans progress
Councils fear Commonwealth Avenue and Kings Avenue development plans could lead to traffic chaos
Spirited discussion at recent ISCCC forum about planning and building rules
Find out what those at the forefront of planning and building regulation had to say, and how they addressed residents’ concerns about dodgy buildings, the practice of ‘dumbing down’ building design and quality, and the complicated labyrinth of building rules.
Proposed Fyshwick Waste to Energy Incinerator Representation
The ISCCC has called on the ACT Government to provide the community with at least 60 working days to consider the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed waste to energy incinerator in Fyshwick once it is submitted
