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HELP DECIDE THE FUTURE OF BELCONNEN OVALThe Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction is hosting a community consultation to discuss water quality improvement options in the Emu Creek Catchment on Tuesday 6 December.The ACT Government recently proposed that the ACT’s first subsurface wetland be developed on one half of the Belconnen Oval, next to Eastern Valley Way. In response to feedback received during subsequent information sessions held in October, Minister Rattenbury is now hosting a community consultation to discuss a modified proposal.Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022Time: 6pm – 8pmLocation: Ann Harding Centre, Seminar Room 2, University of CanberraYou do not need to register your interest to attend. Doors will be open from 5:50pm.To learn more about the ACT Government’s Healthy Waterways program, visit www.environment.act.gov.au/water/ACT-Healthy-Waterways/home or email the Healthy Waterways team: healthywaterways@act.gov.au ... See MoreSee Less

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MEDIA RELEASEInquiry on environmental volunteerismThe Chair of the Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity, Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, today tabled the Committee’s report on its inquiry into environmental volunteerism. The Committee received a broad range of submissions and held two public hearings, hearing from a number of groups including the ACT Government, volunteer groups and the Dhawura Ngunnawal Caring for Country Committee.The Committee’s report made 22 recommendations covering a broad range of issues, including opportunities to facilitate environmental volunteerism in the ACT, policy and regulatory settings that may impede the work of volunteer organisations, and Indigenous Care for Country.Dr Marisa Paterson MLA said, ‘The ACT is very fortunate to have a strong culture of environmental volunteerism. Volunteers contribute greatly to the scientific, ecological, and social wellbeing of the Territory, and we thank all those who contributed to the Committee’s inquiry.’The Committee’s report is available on the Assembly’s webpage at www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/recent-reports.Under the Assembly’s standing orders, the Government is required to respond to committee reports within four months of tabling. 22 November 2022STATEMENT ENDS. ... See MoreSee Less

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MEDIA RELEASE From Jo ClayInquiry into Urban Forest Bill 2022 The Chair of the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport and City Services, Ms Jo Clay MLA, today tabled the Committee’s report on its Inquiry into Urban Forest Bill 2022. The Committee’s report made 17 recommendations covering a broad range of issues in relation to the Bill, which will replace the Tree Protection Act 2005. Among other measures, the Bill introduces a canopy contribution framework under which replanting or financial contributions are required when a protected tree is removed. Ms Jo Clay MLA said, ‘Due to major policy changes proposed in the Bill, it was important our Committee conduct this inquiry to review this piece of legislation. ‘We heard overwhelming support for increasing Canberra’s tree canopy coverage, particularly given the key role trees play to offset the heat island effect, provide habitat and provide green space and amenity for Canberrans. Some respondents were concerned this bill did not go far enough. Some were concerned about the detail of implementation. We heard a lot of evidence about how we need the right trees in the right place at the right time. We thank all those who contributed to the Committee’s inquiry and we look forward to the Government response.’ The Committee’s report is available on the Assembly’s webpage at www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/recent-reportsUnder the Assembly’s standing orders, the ACT Government is required to respond to committee reports within four months of tabling. 22 November 2022STATEMENT ENDS. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONProposed DevelopmentSection 5 Block 53 HoltThe proposed development is for a 5 storey residential development with 76 dwellings, with a commercial offering on the ground floor.The number of dwellings proposed is vastly higher than what was in the indicative land release program and the maximum yield dwelling advertised with the site's sale, which was 30.There will be an information session next Thursday, 24 November from 5-6pm online. To participate, please send an email with your name and surname to: admin@canberratownplanning.com.au Details of how to participate will be forwarded to you the day before.More detail is available here: ctpprojectpages.wixsite.com/holt53/project-drawingsThere is a simple feedback form available here: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx... ... See MoreSee Less

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Last night was our final meeting for 2022. We heard about the plans for the Westfield Belconnen redevelopment, as well as the community consultation process for the draft Belconnen District Plan and the new draft Territory Plan.Below are links to all the ways you can provide input into these significant changes, as well as links to the meeting recording and the ACT Government's presentation slides. NOTE: The two ACT Planning consultation sessions are next week, 23/11/22.Have your say on the proposed Westfield Belconnen redevelopment: www.westfield.com.au/belconnen/news/3VemWHazYL4kVSy9b4g6uo/westfield-feedbackHave your say on the draft Belconnen District Plan and the new draft Territory Plan:Belconnen pop-up events - Wednesday 23 November 10:00am – 12:00pm at Kippax Fair or 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Westfield Belconnen.Attend the Belconnen Workshop - Wednesday 23 November 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Ramada Belconnen (Benjamin Way near the Belconnen Markets)Visit YourSay: www.yoursay.act.gov.au/planningSend your comments to the Planning Inquiry:www.parliament.act.gov.au/parliamentary-business/in-committees/committees/ptcs/inquiry-into-plann...View the Planning presentation slides here: drive.google.com/file/d/16ofobUFB22ia4YjLZwV83dCMNUdHM0FB/view?usp=sharingView the meeting recording here: drive.google.com/file/d/1IeUt5Wqgq5mzRxOC265tPgUsGuQ6m1H1/view?usp=sharingTimestamps:00:00:00 Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country00:04:00 MLA Updates00:32:30 Westfield Belconnen redevelopment01:20:30 ACT Government draft Belconnen District Plan and the new draft Territory Plan02:04:00 Other business ... See MoreSee Less

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