20090808 Community Notice Board

COMMUN TY NOT CEBOARD 08.08.09

Keeping Canberra in the know.

Invitations to comment

Turner Ridley street: from Boldrewood Street to David Street (local access will be maintained at all times)

Strategic Plan for Positive Ageing – second stage of community consultations

Knibbs Street: from Froggatt Street to Ridley Street (local access will be maintained at all times)

The ACT Government is seeking your feedback on the draft Strategic Plan for Positive Ageing, a whole-of-government initiative being developed in partnership with the Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing and the community.

Time:

Through the Plan the ACT Government aims to respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by an ageing population, to nurture a community where older people are respected and valued, and to support older Canberrans to continue to actively participate. The ACT Government wants to hear from anyone with an interest in ageing issues about whether the draft Plan addresses your concerns and meets your expectations. Public information session When: Wednesday 19 August 2009 (10.00am – 12.00pm)

Monday 17 August to Monday 14 September 2009 (7.00am – 5.00pm daily)

Reason: installation of stormwater main Any person wishing to comment on these notices should contact Colin Evans on 6207 6821. Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site. Rifaat Shoukrallah, Delegated Officer, Roads ACT, Locked Bag 2000, Civic Square ACT 2608

Programs

Where: Southern Cross Club, 92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip If your organisation or group would like a copy of the draft Plan or to arrange a briefing session please call the Office for Ageing on 6205 0749. The draft Plan is also available from www.dhcs.act.gov.au/wac/ageing or by emailing [email protected] Submissions are due by 5.00pm Friday 18 September 2009.

ACT Taxi Industry Review The Government has decided to undertake a comprehensive review of the operation, regulation and licensing of ACT taxi services and would appreciate comments from interested members of the community on the ACT Taxi Industry Review—Draft Terms of Reference. Feedback received will input into the development of an Issues Paper which will then be released for public comment. The ACT Taxi Industry Review—Draft Terms of Reference can be viewed online at www.tams.gov.au (look under ‘Get Involved’). Comments should be received by 5.00 pm Friday 21 August 2009. For further information contact Wayne Daly through Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

“Write On” Parents “Write On” Parents is a free, interactive two hour workshop that will provide parents with the skills and resources to identify the handwriting needs of their child and explore the foundational skills necessary for the development of handwriting.  The workshop is for parents only. No referrals or assessments are required.  “An engaging and well presented workshop, well worth the effort of attending” Parent of 5 year old. “Friendly, relaxed and practical presentation” Parents of 10 year old. “It provided me with practical activities that I can easily implement every day” Parent of 3 year old. Two workshops are being held. When: 31 August 2009 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) Where: corner Weingarth Street and Blackwood Terrace, Holder When: 12 October 2009 (6.30pm – 8.30pm) Where: Level 1 Swanson Plaza, Swanson Court, Belconnen

Stromlo Forest Park draft Master Plan

To RSVP phone Therapy ACT Reception on 6207 1360.

The Project Team has prepared a draft Master Plan as the context for the future development of Stromlo Forest Park. The draft Master Plan was developed with input from community members and interested user groups during the first round of consultation.

For further information visit www.dhcs.act.gov.au/therapyact 

Interested persons are invited to view the draft Master Plan at a drop-in session. When: Saturday 8 August (9.30am to 3.30pm) Where: Event Pavilion, Stromlo Forest Park, Uriarra Road, Stromlo. Members of the Project Team will be available to explain the plans and answer any questions. The draft plans feedback forms are available online at www.stromloforestpark.com.au For further information phone Lee McCourt from Parsons Brinckerhoff on 6281 9500 or email [email protected]

Farrer shops forward design study

Notices FREE e-Waste recycling days in Canberra and Queanbeyan Canberra and Queanbeyan householders are encouraged to drop off unwanted e-Waste for recycling on Saturday 15 August and Sunday 16 August 2009 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at the following venues. Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre, Mugga Lane Mitchell Resource Management Centre, Flemington Road Tuggeranong Park and Ride car park, corner of Cowlishaw and Anketell Streets Greenway

Territory and Municipal Services is undertaking a design study for the future refurbishment of the public spaces at the Farrer shopping centre.

Queanbeyan Waste Minimisation Centre, 5 Lorn Road, Queanbeyan

You are invited to comment on the draft plan and meet with the design and consultation team at the following drop-in session:

For further information phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or visit www.tams.act.gov.au or www.apple.com.au/environment/recycling/program

When: Saturday 8 August 2009 (10.00am – 1.00pm) Where: Farrer shopping centre The draft preliminary Sketch Plan will be on display at the Farrer shopping centre, the Woden Public Library and online at www.tams.act.gov.au ‘Get Involved’. Submissions are due by Friday 21 August 2009. For further information contact Lea Durie through Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Temporary Road Closures Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4 of the Roads and Public Places Act / Roads and Public Places Ordinance 1937, of the intention to close the following roads in the ACT.

The e-Waste will be recycled courtesy of Apple Pty Ltd.

Belconnen Arts Centre – enrolments for 2009 Spring Program The new Belconnen Arts Centre will provide a wide range of opportunities for the people of Canberra and surrounds to engage with the arts. During Spring, the Centre is conducting an exciting program that will cater for people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds interested in the arts. The program will include creative workshops, exhibitions, free performances and concerts, art and drama classes, talks and presentations, and children’s programs run by local artists and performers. For further information and how to enrol visit www.belconnenartscentre.com.au or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Parkes Menindee Drive: at the intersection with Morshead Drive. Time:

Sunday 16 August 2009 (8.30am – 12.30pm)

Please note that access to local traffic and emergency vehicles along Menindee Drive will be available at all times Reason: Australian Duathlon Championships 2009 Any person wishing to comment on this notice, should contact Slobodan Paunovic on 6207 6601. Dickson Community Path: Dooring Street (western side) between ABC Studio carpark and Karuah Street Time:

Saturday 15 August to Saturday 14 November 2009 (7.00am – 5.00pm daily)

Reason: building construction works Chisholm Pedestrian Footbridge: Isabella Drive between Benham Street and Coyne Street / Hambidge Crescent Time:

Monday 17 August and Friday 25 September 2009 (9.00am to 3.00pm daily)

Reason: installation of safety screens

Belconnen town centre improvements – Joynton Smith Drive closed The ACT Government, in partnership with Westfield, is implementing significant improvements to the Belconnen town centre giving people better access to the shopping centre, improved public transport with simpler bus routes, and easier pedestrian access to the town centre. As part of Westfield Belconnen’s upgrade, which includes the construction of a new bus station integrated into the western entrance of the shopping centre, the red pedestrian bridge will be relocated approximately 100 metres closer to Benjamin Way and will provide continuous pedestrian access from the Lathlain street car park to the level 3 entrance of the centre. On Monday 10 August 2009 Joynton Smith Drive will be closed to allow for preparatory works on the relocation of the red pedestrian bridge. Access will be maintained at both ends of Joynton Smith Drive to service the existing Westfield shopping centre car parks. During these works pedestrian access will be available to the shopping centre from the underpass on Lathlain Street near the Police Station as well as off Benjamin Way. Signs will be posted to alert people of the temporary access arrangements. For further information on the Belconnen town centre improvements visit www.tams.act.gov.au or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 I www.act.gov.au

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Parkes Way: westbound between Kings Avenue and Glenloch Interchange