Category: News
Chairman’s column June 2014
One of the biggest issues currently before the ISCCC is the ACT Government’s plan to build a massive new residential development for about 4,000 people on both sides of Adelaide Avenue, near where it meets Cotter Road, adjacent to the Canberra Brickworks.
Yarralumla Brickworks and Environs Development: Public Meeting 7 July 2014
The ISCCC is holding an important meeting to discuss a very big proposed development in Yarralumla which could have impacts in the immediate vicinity and more broadly in the Inner South. Please come along at 7pm on Monday, 7 July 2014 night to the Soccer Club in Deakin (3 Grose…
Chairman’s column May 2014
The Inner South Community Council has, once again, closely engaged with planning and politics on behalf of the local community. Readers may not be aware that the Planning and Development (Project Facilitation) Amendment Bill 2014 was introduced to the Assembly, in March. This legislation was to take effect this month.
Maintenance of roadside infrastructure in Inner South
Steve Doszpot, MLA, has raised in the Legislative Assembly the issue of ageing and poorly maintained footpaths, lighting and encroaching vegetation in the Inner South. Here is the extract from Hansard of Mr Doszpot’s motion and the responses from Ministers Rattenbury and Corbell. More…
Planning and Development (Project Facilitation) Amendment Bill 2014
The Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Environment and Territory and Municipal Services has reported on the Planning and Development (Project Facilitation) Amendment Bill 2014. The ISCCC submission, all other submissions and the Committee report can be found here
Symonston residents call for a Master Plan
Symonston residents call for a Master Plan. Read more in the Canberra Chronicle article
Manuka Oval Issues Nov 2013
The ISCCC wrote to Minister Barr in November 2013 about issues regarding the development and use of Manuka Oval. Read more…
DRA Submission on construction industry regulation February 2014
The Deakin Residents Association has made a submission to the ACT Government on the need to improve the building certification regulation and process. Read more..
Consultation on Construction Industry Practitioners
In response to concerns about lack of confidence that building certifiers are adequately qualified for the tasks with which they are entrusted, or that they can be relied upon to act in the interests of consumers when they are selected and paid by builders or sellers’ agents, the government…
Chairman’s Column April 2014
Although Canberra is only a century old, the city’s built heritage is being eroded every day. Residents’ groups, community councils and other organisations such as the National Trust are forever having to fight rear-guard actions to save what we should be preserving for the benefit of future generations.
AFL Giants v Port Adelaide at Manuka Oval on 3 May 2014
Going to the AFL Giants v Port Adelaide at Manuka Oval on 3 May? Here’s how to avoid parking problems and make sure you gett there in time.’ AFL GIANTS v Port Adelaide at StarTrack Oval (Manuka Oval) 3 May 2014, Gates open 10am/Centre bounce 2:10pm