RE-IMAGINING THE FUTURE: THE TO-DO LIST FOR WODEN FOR 2040

The Coronavirus pandemic has briefly pushed pause on our busy cities. Will things go back to the way they were before COVID-19? Not necessarily and maybe they shouldn’t. This might be the opportunity to step back and re-imagine. What do we want our cities, towns and neighbourhoods to look like in the next 20 years.

ACT Government Indoor Sports Report

On 14 June 2019 the ACT Government released its Planning for Indoor Facilities and Other Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Report (the Report). The link to the Report is here https://www.sport.act.gov.au/sport-facilities/strategic-projects The report finds: Basketball ACT – to explore further provision of basketball facilities in the Belconnen region. Capital Football – …

Woden multi-purpose sports stadium proposal

Sport and recreation activities have the ability to bring people of all ages together and provide opportunities for inclusion. They can inspire and motivate individuals while also fostering community pride. The demolition of Woden’s basketball stadium and closure of both the Woden CIT and the MPowerdome in Tuggeranong have left …

Petition – Retain the hydrotherapy pool at the Canberra Hospital

The hydrotherapy pool at TCH is due to be closed in June 2019 despite the importance of this health service. If you would like the ACT Government to keep the hydrotherapy pool at the Canberra Hospital open and maintained until a new dedicated hydrotherapy pool is built on the south …

A multi purpose sports facility in the south of Canberra

The WVCC and sporting groups from across the south of Canberra met to discuss the difficulty in accessing, and the need for a multi purpose sports hall in Woden. The attendees (from left to right) are: Robert Issell (WVCC and futsal), Fiona Carrick (WVCC), Kirsten Cross (gymnastics), Ashley Cross (basketball), …

Update to ACT Scooter Championships – Register now!

We are supporting the inaugural ACT Regional Scooter Titles at the Woden skate park on 3 March 2018. Flyer below and attached.   The event is being organised by the Australasian Scooter Association (ASA), a not for profit entity, and we are hoping to make this an annual event for all children in the region.