20090815 Community Notice Board

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Invitations to comment

Programs

ACT Strategic Bushfire Management Plan version two

“Write On” Parents

The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) released the first ACT Strategic Bushfire Management Plan (SBMP) in January 2005 to provide a clear guide on the management of bushfire risk in the Territory. The ESA, in close liaison with key government and community stakeholders, has now reviewed the SBMP.

“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 formal draft of the SBMP version two is now available for final public comment prior to finalisation of the Plan.

“An engaging and well presented workshop, well worth the effort of attending.” Parent of 5 year old.

The purpose of this formal consultation is to provide the community the draft Plan and an opportunity for groups or individuals to provide feedback and raise issues on the draft Plan to the ESA. Comments received will be considered by the ESA in finalising the Plan.

“Friendly, relaxed and practical presentation.” Parents of 10 year old.

Copies of this draft Plan are available for inspection from 14 August 2009 to 4 September 2009 at:

Two workshops are being held.

• ACT Government Shopfronts;

Where: corner Weingarth Street and Blackwood Terrace, Holder

• ACT public libraries;

When: 12 October 2009 (6.30pm – 8.30pm)

• ACT Emergency Services Agency Headquarters, 123 Carruthers Street, Curtin; and

Where: Level 1 Swanson Plaza, Swanson Court, Belconnen

• www.esa.act.gov.au

To RSVP phone Therapy ACT Reception on 6207 1360. For further information visit www.dhcs.act.gov.au/therapyact 

Comments on the draft Plan will be received until 25 September 2009 and should be addressed to The Commissioner, ACT Emergency Services Agency, PO Box 104, Curtin ACT 2605. You can also email your comments to [email protected] Please label mailed or emailed comments with the title: Strategic Bushfire Management Plan draft – comments.

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. Yarralumla Banks Street: will be closed between Brown Street and Schlich Street. Time: Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 2009 (9.00am to 4.00pm daily) Reason: replacement of electricity transformer and power poles Braddon Community Path: adjacent to 3-5 Elder Street will be closed Time: Monday 24 August to Monday 21 September 2009 (7.00 am to 5.00 pm daily) Reason: stormwater connection works City Rabaul Lane: will be closed between Akuna Street to Nangari Street Time: Every Saturday between Saturday 22 August and Sunday 1 November 2009 (6.00am to 5.00pm) Reason: building refurbishment works Deakin Newdegate Street: will be closed between Macartney Crescent and Le Hunte Street (local access for residents will be maintained at all times) Nathan Street: will be closed between Jersey Street and Gormanston Crescent (local access for residents will be maintained at all times) Time: Monday 24 August to Tuesday 15 September 2009 (7.00 am to 5.00 pm daily) Reason: stormwater augmentation works Belconnen Community Path: around Diddams Close Park Time: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2009 (8.00am to 4.00pm daily) Reason: felling of dead trees

The workshop is for parents only. No referrals or assessments are required. 

“It provided me with practical activities that I can easily implement every day.” Parent of 3 year old. When: 31 August 2009 (6.30pm – 8.30pm)

Events Cabinet in the Community to visit Gungahlin You’re invited to meet ACT Government Ministers as part of the new Cabinet in the Community initiative. Next Saturday’s Cabinet in the Community is a great opportunity to hear about new community initiatives in Gungahlin and to speak one on one with Ministers over morning tea. When: Saturday 22 August (10.30am to 12.00pm) Where: Harrison School Library, Wimmera Street, Harrison. Through Cabinet in the Community the ACT Government is continuing its commitment to outline its vision for the city’s future and to listen to community views and suggestions. For more information please phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or email [email protected]

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 • T uggeranong Park and Ride car park, corner of Cowlishaw and Anketell Streets Greenway • Queanbeyan Waste Minimisation Centre, 5 Lorn Road, Queanbeyan The e-Waste will be recycled courtesy of Apple Pty Ltd.

Gungahlin Community Path: Boreham Lane (eastern side) between Swain Street and Gundaroo Drive Service Lane Gungahlin Place (western side) between Swain Street and Gundaroo Drive Time: Saturday 22 August 2009 to Friday 27 February 2010 (7.00 am to 5.00 pm daily) Reason: building construction works

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

Garran Community Path: Curlewis Crescent (western side) between Tompson Street and Hartigan Street Time: 7.00am Monday 24 August 2009 to 5.00pm Monday 23 February 2010 Reason: construction of kerbside parking and entrance

The ACT Government, in partnership with Westfield, is implementing significant improvements in Belconnen giving people better access to the shopping centre, improved public transport with simpler bus routes, and easier pedestrian access to the town centre.

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

Forums and workshops Dickson and Kingston centres planning projects Planning projects for the Dickson and Kingston centres have begun. These projects will guide future development and redevelopment of the centres. To ensure these vital local centres reflect the community’s vision, extensive community consultation will be undertaken, including workshops. First Dickson workshop When: Tuesday 25 August 2009 (5.30pm to 7.30pm) Where: The ACTPLA meeting room, Ground Floor North, Dame Pattie Menzies House, 16 Challis Street, Dickson RSVP by Thursday 20 August 2009 First Kingston workshop When: Thursday 27 August (5.30pm to 7.00pm) Where: Kingston Baptist Church, 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston RSVP by Monday 24 August 2009 RSVP to Purdon Associates on 02 6257 1511 or [email protected] For further information visit www.actpla.act.gov.au

Belconnen Town Centre improvements – red pedestrian bridge relocation

As part of Westfield Belconnen’s upgrade, the red pedestrian bridge will be temporarily relocated, Joynton Smith Drive between Emu Bank and Benjamin Way will be permanently closed and a new retail precinct bus station will be constructed to give commuters closer access to the western entry of Westfield. 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 three entrance of the centre. The red pedestrian bridge will be closed to public access from Monday 31st August 2009. Bridge relocation is expected to be complete in early October 2009. During bridge relocation work, access to the shopping centre will be available from the underpass on Lathlain Street near the Police Station as well as off Benjamin Way. Signs will be posted on site to advise people of the temporary access arrangements. For more information on the Belconnen Town Centre improvements visit www.tams.act.gov.au

Floriade – Mind, Body and Soul Installation of fencing Final preparations are being made at Commonwealth Park for this year’s premier spring festival Floriade, which runs from Saturday 12 September until Sunday 11 October 2009. On Monday 17 August 2009 a fence will be installed around the park interrupting general access until after the festival. All fencing associated with the RG Menzies Walk construction at Regatta Point will be removed prior to Floriade opening on 12 September 2009. To assist with the installation of the fence there will be lane closures along Parkes Way between 9.00am and 4.00pm. For more information about Floriade please visit www.floriadeaustralia.com

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

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