ACTPLA have advised the Council that the development of supportive units at Chapman has been approved, subject to conditions.

Broadly the approval:

• * Is for 31 Units, not the originally proposed 32 - Unit 20 has been removed.

• * Access to and from the site will be by turning left only into and out of the development from Streeton Drive with a concrete median strip opposite the entrance;

• * The issue of noise from the Church has been considered and the relevant Units (16 to 19) are set back approximately 8.5 metres from the boundary while the required setback is 3.0 metres;

• * The issue of mature tree removal has been referred to the Conservator for comments though a number of trees are said to be in poor condition.

• * Parking for tenants at one space per unit and 8 visitors parking spaces is assessed as adequate.

A full copy of the ACTPLA decision is available here »...

WCCC has lodged a submission relating to the proposed development of aged persons units in Chapman. In essence the submission seeks to reduce the development to 27 units; move three units; expresses concern at the proximity of units to the All Souls Anglican Church, seeks a small central park area which will improve large vehicle access; and expresses disappointment with the removal of some 60% of existing trees. Supplementary submissions have been made regarding provision for on-site parking and differences in the description of units proposed for Chapman and Rivett.

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Proposal: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING-32 RESIDENCES. Proposed construction of 32 residential single storey houses including garages, driveways, landscaping and 8 visitor parking spaces.

Period for comments closes: 18/11/2009
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The Canberra Times (7 Nov 09) reports that residents fear the rush to spend millions of dollars in economic stimulus money to build public housing in the ACT could be at the expense of good planning and proper community consultation. The Weston Creek Community Council’s experience with the Government’s announced developments in Chapman and Rivett are reported as examples of the Government’s approach.

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During December 2006 and February 2007, many parts of Canberra experienced major flooding during high intensity storms. Chapman was one of the suburbs which was significantly impacted by these storms. Subsequent investigations have proposed remedial works designed to overcome the current deficiencies identified by these investigations that include the re-construction of the drain along Cooleman Ridge Reserve.

Community information sessions have been organised by TAMS for Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 November at 6pm at the Chapman Primary School Hall, Perry Drive, Chapman. Full details of the project, proposed works and plans are available here.

The ACT Department of Housing and Community Services held a Public Information Session on 8 September to outline their proposal for Older Supportive Community Housing for both Chapman and Rivett sites.&

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RESIDENTS in Chapman are in arms over a new government housing development that is proposed for their suburb. The ACT Government has recommended, and the Federal. Government approved, a site in Chapman for the development of supportive housing, which will be used for government housing tenants. And while residents do have concerns about the site being suitable for such a development given that it has a primary school, preschool. play group, and a church in immediate proximity, the biggest issue is the lack of consultation from the government.

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The history of Weston Creek on this site has been updated and you are invited to contribute to its further development. View the latest update »...

On the Community and Expert Reference Group (CERG) Weston Creek have two members – The Chair of the Weston Creek Community Council [Jeff Carl] and a member of the Phoenix Association executive committee [Karla Ries]. Read the report of the Phoenix public meeting » ...