The play space in Tauchert Street, Chapman is to be renewed. TAMS is inviting residents to have a say about how you would like the play space renewed. Your thoughts are sought on the 'experience' you would like your children to have in the new space or what theme should be incorporated into the space plus any other contribution you may have. You can comment direct to TAMS by Friday 24 September 2010 can be made by clicking here » ...

In its submission Council has strong concerns with this proposed variation to the Territory Plan. Concerns related to the period of community consultation for what appears to be dramatic change to the Territory Plan; the complexities of the considerations; increases to the number of blocks subject to redevelopment; the reduction in block sizes; and an apparent outcome that will weaken the requirements to comply with existing neighbourhood character. While Council acknowledges and supports suburban re-development or infill, it is unable to support proposals which appear to make this whole issue worse. Read the submission »...

Proposal: S144 AMENDMENT - MULTI DWELLING - LEASE VARIATION - CONSOLIDATION - DEMOLITION - 7 NEW UNITS. Consolidate Blocks 7, 8 and 9 Section 27 Stirling and vary the consolidated leases purpose clause to permit 7 dwellings; Demolition of the existing dwellings and construction of a new 2 storey building comprising of 7 new residential units. S144 AMENDMENT Includes relocation of the waste enclosure, visitor parking and external clothes drying areas; revised fascia finish, landscaping and driveway; the removal of a window to the ground floor west elevation; addition of new pergolas to private open spaces and further details provided of carport fence. Period for comments closes: 06/09/2010. Click here to view the plans »...

It looks all very quiet at the moment, but the working group has been working on funding with the ACT Government and the new name for the old CIT gardens.

The gardens will most likely be called "Fetherston Gardens" in honor of Tony Fetherston though this process still has to be worked through. He was a foundation member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture in Canberra.

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A community information display will be held to gain feedback on issues of concern in regard to the future planning of the Molonglo Valley Stage 2 area. Details of the display on 25 Aug 10 are available here »...

The WCCC Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25 August 2010, from 7.30 pm at the Weston Club, Liardet St, Weston and will be followed by a Community Forum. Nominations for the executive committee close on Wednesday, 18 August and nomination forms are available here. The Community Forum provides an opportunity to raise and discuss matters of concern to Weston Creek residents.

Proposal: MULTI DWELLING - DEMOLITION - 2 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed demolition of the existing residence and construction of 2 new, two storey residential units. Period for comments closes: 30/08/2010.  Click here to view the plans »...

The ACT Government has engaged GTA Consultants to provide advice regarding a new community path in Chifley and Pearce. The proposed path will run from the Athllon Drive shared path, along Melrose Drive and through the Chifley/Pearce ‘green belt’ to connect with the Tuggeranong Parkway shared path. The path has been designed to support walking and cycling to local schools and encourage commuter and recreational cycling. A community consultation session will occur Saturday 14 Aug 10.    Read more »...

Proposal: MULTI DWELLING - LEASE VARIATION - CONSOLIDATION - DEMOLITION - 9 NEW UNITS. Consolidate blocks 19 and 20 section 14 Holder and vary the Crown lease to permit a maximum of 9 dwellings; Demolition of the existing 2 residences and the construction of a new two storey, 9 unit townhouse development with rear garages and internal driveway. Period for comments closes: 30/07/2010    Click here to view the plans »...

There are four development activities current taking place or planned around Fremantle Drive Stirling during 2010-2011 with the most recent activity being the planned sell-off of land adjacent to the Labor Club in Teesdale Place.  These developments have the potential to change parking and traffic flow arrangements around Fremantle Drive, Crowder Circuit and Teesdale Place

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