The GNCA has received this update from the ACT Government. In the accompanying email from Tim Norton, Project Manager, Infrastructure delivery, TCCS, it was noted that whilst the initial TCCS project had intentions of constructing a new playground before removing the old one, this is now no longer practical, and the retarding basin project will...Continue reading
Author: Jane Carter
New Inner South Health Centre set for Griffith
The ACT government has again announced that the new Inner South Health Centre will be built behind the Griffith shops, adjacent to Throsby Park, the site of the old parks and gardens depot. The link to the government’s announcement is here. The GNCA will be closely involved in consultations about the new Centre and welcomes and encourages...Continue reading
RZ1 dual occupancies
Recent mapping shows that the RZ1 dual occupancy policy will not achieve the desired infill. The ACT Government‘s 2023 planning changes allow secondary dwellings of less than 120 square meters on RZ1 blocks greater than 800sqm. The GNCA welcomes the work of a concerned Canberra resident on interactive maps that reflect the planning policy exclusions of...Continue reading
Dr David Denham AM – a servant of his community
With profound sadness the Griffith Narrabundah Community Association record that, on 22 June 2024, our President Dr David Denham AM died. David devoted his life to serving Australia and Canberra through his professional and community service. He was 87 years old. In 1984 David became a Member of the Order of Australia for service to...
Community group ‘tricked’ into paying review fees
“It’s a trap in the system that Canberrans should be alert to.” says community leader Dr David Denham. “Knock-down rebuilds often cause concern, but this means, in effect, that decisions on knock-down rebuilds of single dwellings in Canberra cannot be scrutinised, even if they have a DA.” The GNCA has been tricked by the Territory...Continue reading
Planners trick third parties
The GNCA warns Canberrans not to be tricked into thinking that review can be sought for a notified DA. Read the GNCA press release and why we sought review here.
Salt and peppering is an illusion
The GNCA warns Canberrans not to rely on the government’s ‘salt and pepper’ policy for social housing because it is an illusion. Read the GNCA press release here.
Planning governance needs more attention
The GNCA urges the government to accept all the recommendations of the recent review of governance and also adopt other changes. Read the GNCA press release here and the full report here.
Why the GNCA sought review of the DA decision in Hartog St.
The GNCA has lodged an appeal (application for review of a decision) of the Territory Planning Authority’s (TPA) decision to approve DA202448755 for 4 Hartog Street. We are concerned that the Planning Authority has not taken due care in reaching this decision, one of the first decisions under the new Territory Plan and DA approval process...Continue reading
Heritage Act amendments
The GNCA has asked the Heritage Minister, Rebecca Vassarotti to alter amendments to the Heritage Act that are proposed. Our submission is here.
The new planning system is failing Canberra residents. The Territory Planning Authority (TPA) needs to lift its game!
The ACT Government told Canberrans that the new system would provide increased transparency and better engagement with the community. Our experience is the exact opposite! Decisions are being made in secret and the outcomes are often poor. For a full description and examples please click here for our latest newsletter on this subject.
“A Capital for all Australians” Federal Report
The report, A Capital for all Australians, of the federal parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories had been released. It talks about Canberra’s unique characteristics and its role. Griffith and Narrabundah, in the Inner South, are infused with Garden City principles and heritage sites that can be used to instil...Continue reading