The Weston Creek Community Council understands and appreciates the need for a widening and upgrade of the Cotter Road/John Gorton Drive in order to accommodate the anticipated increased traffic generated by the development of the Molonglo suburbs. However, these improvements should not come at the expense of the residents of Weston Creek. These proposals affect the residents of Weston Creek for whom the section of road from the junction of Streeton Drive and the Cotter Road to the Parkway is really the major means of access of Weston Creek residents to the central and northern parts of Canberra.

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Proposal: PUBLIC WORKS - ROAD UPGRADE. Proposed upgrade of Streeton Drive between Cotter Road and Unwin Place/ Dixon Drive to form part of the overall Molonglo Stage 1 upgrade project. Works to include:- a) the reconstruction of 575m of dual carriageway road along Cotter Road; b) the reconstruction of 360m of dual carriageway road along Streeton Drive; c) the realiagnment and signalisation of the present stagered intersection of Unwin Place and Dixon Drive with Streeton Drive (300m) d) the relocation of affected utility services e) the construction of road crossings for North Weston Pond 400mm dia recycle rising main Period for representations closes: 07/11/2012

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TAMS are undertaking trial measures to combat the illegal dumping through the "Charity Bins Pilot Project". The Pilot Project will test two main strategies - "enhanced enforcement" and "practice change". This Pilot will run from 1 August until 28 February 2013. the intent is to collect data on the amount of illegal dumping within selected areas and monitor how different strategies may effect the incidence of illegal dumping in trail regions.

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Proposal: COMMUNITY FACILITY - CONSTRUCTION - CHILDCARE. Proposed construction of a new Childcare Centre. Period for representations closes: 29/02/2012

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Proposal: LEASE VARIATION. Please see application form for full details of the lease variation. Period for representations closes: 27/07/2011
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The Council wrote to Land and Property Services regarding the 'buffer zone' between Dixon Drive and Cotter Road, especially in the context of the work now been undertaken for the new suburbs of Wright and Coombs.
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Proposal: S144A AMENDMENT - MULTI DWELLING - SUB DIVISON - DEMOLITION - 2 NEW DWELLINGS. Proposed demolition of the existing residence and construction of 2 new, two storey residential units. Subdivision of block into two parcels. S144 Amendment to satisfy entity requirements including revised driveway and tree details; Amended sub-division line and associated internal alterations; Amendment includes revised screening. Period for representations closes: 20/01/2011
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Minister Corbell has provided further details on the Weston Creek Stormwater Reticulation Network which is designed to provide non-potable water to a number of playing fields in Weston Creek. This will assist in drought proofing the important playing fields in Weston Creek.
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Proposal: DUAL OCCUPANCY-1 NEW DWELLING-ADDITIONS/GARAGE-Proposed construction of second dwelling. Alterations & additions to existing dwelling including new garage. Period for comments closes: 24/09/2010
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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 »...