Planning

The ACT Government has invited Canberrans to participate in the possible development of a clean economy strategy for the Territory based on a scoping study by the University of Canberra: Framework for an Australian Capital Territory Clean Economy Strategy - Economic, Environmental and Social Perspectives. Information sessions will be held during October.

For more information on information sessions, on how to input and on the Framework, follow this link: http://www.business.act.gov.au/functions/hot_topics_and_business_news/cl....

On the subject of last Wednesday night WVCC meeting:

David Dawes turned up with an entourage that had the potential to rival the list of extras for El Cid and gave an introduction to the two proposed variations.

The ACTPLA presentation was predictably very scant but then the subject was complicated.

The zone, single and multi dwelling codes were explained and some examples of the differences.

The much advertised advantages of solar access and sustainability did not seem to be so firmly set as we had been lead to believe.

Kathleen Pooley then showed the upcoming 4 year land releases in the Woden District.

In the Council's planning report Gina discussed some local issues and a meeting with Neil Savery about Neighbourhood Planning which he does not agree with.

Brian.

Hi Shirley

For your and the BCC's information attached is the TCC submission on woodsmoke. I represented BCC at the meeting chaired by the Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water on woodsmoke. At that meeting I stated that while Tuggeranong had particular problems associated with their topography, woodsmoke was a wide-ranging problem and hence BCC supported the broad thrust of TCC's presentation (which was less detailed than their attached submission).

If BCC agrees I would like a TCC supportive statement to be sent to David Power and a copy cc'd to Darryl Johnston. The supportive statement could be along the lines of: "While we are aware that Tuggeranong has particular problems associated with their topography, woodsmoke is a wide-ranging problem for those with breathing difficulties and other health impairments and hence BCC supported the broad thrust of TCC's submission".

ACTEW Corporation is undertaking the Cotter Precinct consultation in partnership with Parks, Conservation and Lands (PCL) within the Department of Territory and Municipal Services.

Workshops

Workshops are being run to find out what the community values about the Cotter Precinct. All workshops will be run in a small group format.

• Mon 22nd September 12-2pm Belconnen
• Wed 24th September 6-8pm Woden
• Thur 25th September 5.30-7.30pm Civic
• Sat 11th October 12-2pm Tuggeranong

To register for a workshop please phone 6248 3563 or email ACTEW at watersecurity@actew.com.au.