It is good news that the ACT Government has passed legislation requiring, from 1 October 2019, developers of new significant buildings to respond to advice of a National Capital Design Review Panel. The ISCCC had made representations in early 2019 calling for such legislation to be introduced as soon as possible to improve the design Click for full article
Government passes law requiring developers to respond to advice of design review panel
ISCCC Submission on Commonwealth Park to Woden Light Rail Project
The ISCCC has lodged this submission in relation to the referral by the ACT Government to the Commonwealth Department of Environment and Energy of the Light rail stage 2(b) project (Commonwealth Park to Woden) for assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. The ISCCC has called for an assessment by an independent public inquiry.
Redevelopment of former Gowrie Court site in McIntyre Street, Narrabundah
Amalgamated Property Group is proposing to build a new high quality residential development on the former Gowrie Court public housing site in Narrabundah. The land is located at 39 McIntyre Street, on land formally known as Block 3 Section 62 Narrabundah, adjoining Jerrabomberra Oval.
Phasing out single use plastics
A presentation by Katherine Harrington, Director Community and Industry Engagement, ACT NoWaste
ISCCC saddened by the passing of Austin Lynch, longstanding committee member
The Inner South Canberra Community Council is saddened by the passing last week of Austin Lynch, a member of the ISCCC since its establishment in 2010 as one of the two representatives of the Old Narrabundah Community Council.
Public meeting 9 July 19 – Single use plastic, and redevelopment of Narrabundah Gowrie Court site
Have your say on phasing out single use plastic, and redevelopment of Narrabundah Gowrie Court site
Deakin and Yarralumla To Be Moved to Murrumbidgee Electorate
The ISCCC is disappointed about the decision to move Deakin and Yarralumla from the inner city electorate of Kurrajong to the electorate of Murrumbidgee which covers Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo Valley and part of Kambah. These new electorate boundaries will apply for the 2020 ACT election.
Recent ISCCC submission and correspondence about Fyshwick waste and recycling facilities
Submission in response to DA on proposed expansion of metal recycling facility in Fyshwick and a letter to Ministers conveying the text of a successful motion at the ISCCC’s public forum on 11 June calling for an independent inquiry into health and other impacts of the proposed waste facility in Fyshwick
Griffith Narrabundah Community Association puts forward ideas for enhancing Manuka
On 21 June, the President of the Griffith Narrabundah Community Association, Leo Dobes, sent the attached letter to the Chief Minister to direct his attention and those of our other local MLAs to the need to improve conditions in the Manuka Precinct.
Report on ISCCC Public Forum 11 June 2019: What’s the latest on planning for areas of intense urban infill?
Almost 100 people attended the ISCCC’s public forum on 11 June to hear presentations and have their say on planning for areas of intense urban infill, other strategic planning issues, housing initiatives, city services issues, and proposals for Fyshwick freight and waste facilities.
Proposed expansion of Fyshwick metal recycling facility
Have your say on Development Application DA201935337, a proposal for new machinery to enhance a metal recycling operation in Fyshwick. A key issue is proposed open air shredding of metal. US studies indicate that each tonne of steel that is recovered in a similar process is expected to produce about 300 kg of residue, comprised of plastics, rubber, glass, foam and textiles, contaminated by oil and other fluids. In the proposed open air shredding process an appreciable amount of microscopic particles from car interiors and paint will escape into the air as dust. An inner south resident has undertaken the attached analysis of issues that may need to be addressed. Closing date for representations to DA201935337 is Friday 14 June up to midnight.
What’s the latest on planning for areas of intense urban infill? – Public Forum 11 Jun 19
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