In August 2010 the ACT Government commissioned a pilot project in Weston Creek to identify the needs of people aged 50+ in the local community and deliver a pilot information and advisory service and a range of social events.

In particular, the project focussed on consulting with people in this age group to determine what services they may require to live comfortably in their own homes and the social and recreational activities they desire to enhance their quality of life.

Council is dissappointed that 18 months after the survey was commissioned, no decision has been made by Government on a Pilot Project. The Report says that "the pilot aims to model for the ACT an adaptable prototype based on the Virtual Village network concept. The long term goal is the development and implementation of a Seniors Network Service business serving all 50+ ACT residents, which would operate as a self funded, sustainable community program."

Council would like to know when Government will make an announcement on this Report. The Government released the report in November 2011 which is available here » ...

The ACT Government is preparing a master plan for the Weston group centre to update and reinvigorate the centre over the next 20 to 30 years. Tell the government what you think.

• What are the needs of the local and wider community?
• What works well in the centre and what could be improved?
• What are your concerns and needs for the centre?

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Weston Creek residents are about to be impacted by a number of significant road projects related to development of the Molonglo Valley, senior representatives the ACT government told a recent public meeting of the Weston Creek Community Council.

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Katy Gallagher has announced on twitter that another twitter community cabinet meeting will be held and is seeking ideas for discussion at http://twitter.com/#!/KatyGMLA/status/103000227417559040. Weston Creek residents are encouraged to participate and make known their issues, especially regarding Weston Creek.

NOTE: Date change

Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) have commissioned RedBox Design Group Landscape Architects to prepare a concept plan plan for Fetherston Gardens, which form part of the site previously known as the CIT School of Horticulture.  The concept plan will inform future upgrade of the area as community open space.

The consultant team is keen to meet with the community. Bring your ideas and knowledge for a stimulating discussion to kick start the design process.

You are invited to meet with the design and consultation team as follows:
Date:               Wednesday 3 August 2011
Time:              6 – 8pm
Where:           The Loft, Weston Club

For more information contact Mr Sandy Sandanam (Place Management, TAMS) on 02 6205 0410

The ABS is looking for more Census Collectors for Weston Creek to help conduct the Census on 9 August 2011. The ABS is looking for people from all backgrounds who are community minded and can connect and communicate with householders to undertake the Census. Data collected in the Census supports planning, decision making and funding at all levels of Government and is fundamental to the local services and facilities we use every day.

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Residents may have seen details in the media since December 2010 about the discovery of asbestos-contaminated material on the site of the North Weston Pond construction project. The Land Development Agency has released the following details about what is happening and the planned changes to The North Weston Ponds project.
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You’re invited by the ACT Government to meet Ministers for morning tea and to discuss what’s important to you in your local community.

• Date: Saturday 16 April (10.30am to 12.00pm)
• Venue: Canberra Museum and Gallery, Cnr. London Circuit and Civic Square, Canberra City.

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Weston Creek participated in the Combined Community Council forum which was held on 19 March 2011. One of the speakers was Marie Coleman who spoke on the issue of 'The Community and Development'.

A copy of her address is available here » ...

Our Meeting this month will be held on Wednesday the 30th of March at the Weston Club at 7.30 pm.

Representatives of ACTEW will attend to provide:

• an update on the Cotter Dam extension; and
• information on a trial they plan to conduct in Weston Creek on a safety device named WireAlert.

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