20090905 - Community Noticeboard

COMMUN TY NOT CEBOARD Keeping Canberra in the know.

05.09.09

Forums and Workshops

Early childhood schools opening You are invited to the official opening of three of our new Early Childhood Schools on Saturday 12 September.

Have your say on plastic bags

Development of land in Bonython and Conder

Early Childhood Schools provide quality learning and development programs for children from birth to eight years, including childcare and preschool to Year 2.

Plastic bags are widely used in all communities but can pose a threat to the environment. The ACT Government wants to know whether Canberrans are concerned by their use and if so what should be done about it. Do you want to ban them? Introduce a levy? Or encourage the use of other types of bags?

The ACT Government is working with the Commonwealth as part of the Nation Building and Jobs Plan initiative for a program of social housing.

When: 9.00am – 11.00am Where: Isabella Plains Early Childhood School, Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains

A number of sites have been identified as part of the ACT’s program and the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS) would like to invite interested members of the community to an information session on the development of land in Bonython and Conder.

When: 10.00am – 1.00pm Where: Narrabundah Early Childhood School, Kootara Crescent, Narrabundah

Have your say either online at www.actplasticbags.net.au or by attending one of the consultation sessions taking place in shopping centres throughout the territory. For times and locations of these, or for further information, visit www.environment.act.gov.au or call the Sustainability Policy unit at the Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water on 13 22 81. Comments can also be submitted via email at [email protected] or in writing to the Department at GPO Box 158, Canberra, ACT, 2601.

DHCS is proposing to develop the land for supportive housing for older people. A community information session will be held to brief the community about the proposed development and to seek comments on the use of the land. When: 8 September 2009 (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Where: Conder Community House, 55 Beaumauris Street, Conder For further information phone Peter Johns on 6207 8170.

Greater protection for vulnerable people in the ACT

Development of land in Chapman, Rivett and Kambah

The ACT Minister for Community Services, Katy Gallagher MLA, released a discussion paper A Working with Vulnerable People Checking System for the ACT on 19 August 2009. Factsheets and the discussion paper can be obtained at www.dhcs.act.gov.au/publications/wwvpc

The ACT Government is working with the Commonwealth as part of the Nation Building and Jobs Plan initiative for a program of social housing.

Interested stakeholders may also participate in an online forum on this topic at www.bangthetable.com/workingwithvulnerablepeople The closing date for submissions is 12 October 2009.

A number of sites have been identified as part of the ACT’s program and the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS) would like to invite interested members of the community to an information session on the development of land in these areas. DHCS is proposing to develop the land for supportive housing for older people. The purpose of the community information session is to brief the community about the proposed development and to seek comments on the use of the land. Community information session When: 8 September 2009 (7.00pm – 9.00pm) Where: Weston Creek Community Centre, off Parkinson Street, Cooleman Court, Weston

Woden flood memorial plans Draft plans for a memorial to victims of the 1971 Woden floods are on display at the Woden Library until Friday 18 September. The Woden Flood Memorial is to be located in parkland near Service Street, Curtin. Comments will be received until 18 September 2009 and should be directed to: artsACT GPO Box 158 CANBERRA  ACT  2601

For further information phone Peter Johns on 6207 8170.

Dickson centre and Kingston centre planning projects Planning projects for the Dickson and Kingston centres have begun. These projects will guide future development and redevelopment of the centres.

or fax to 6207 2386 or email [email protected]

To ensure these centres reflect the community’s vision, extensive community consultation is being undertaken. Thus far, a vision workshop for Dickson and a community briefing for Kingston have been held. The next consultation events to be held are the Kingston vision workshop and the Dickson community information session.

For further information phone Anne on 62051365.

Temporary Road Closures

Kingston vision workshop When: Thursday 10 September (5.30pm – 8.00pm) Where: Kingston Baptist Church, 11 Currie Crescent, Kingston

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.

In order to assist with catering it is important that you RSVP by Monday 7 September 2009 to Purdon Associates on 02 6257 1511 or email [email protected]

Parkes, Phillip, Curtin, Yarralumla

Dickson community information session When: Tuesday 8 September (any time between 4.00pm and 7.00pm) Where: Dickson shopping centre (near Woolworths)

Yamba Drive

north bound lanes from Kitchener Street

Yarra Glen

north bound lanes

Adelaide Avenue

north bound lanes

State Circle

north bound lanes

This information session provides you with the opportunity to drop by and have your say on the draft vision developed at the earlier Dickson vision workshop.

Kings Avenue

north bound lanes to Parkes Way

For more information about both these projects visit www.actpla.act.gov.au

Access from the following roads for northbound travel will not be permitted: Wisdom Street, Carruthers Street, Cotter Road, Novar Street, Hopetoun Circuit, Empire Circuit, Perth Avenue, Rhodes Place, Flynn Drive, Commonwealth Avenue, Walpole Crescent, King George Terrace, King Edward Terrace, National Circuit, Macquarie Street, Blackall Street and Bowen Drive

Hawker local centre proposed land release

Launceston Street

between Easty Street and Yamba Drive

Have your say at the community workshop

Melrose Drive

between Theodore Street and Yarra Glen

Menindee Drive

at the intersection with Morshead Drive

Wendouree Drive

between Constitution Avenue and Kings Avenue

Time: Sunday 13 September 2009 (8.00am – 12.00 noon) Reason: Canberra Times Fun Run

The Land Development Agency (LDA) invites public consultation to assist in its determination as to whether to proceed with the sale of Block 8 Section 34 Hawker.

When: Monday 14 September 2009 (6.00pm – 8.30pm) Where: Hawker Christ Church, Hawker Place, Hawker RSVP for the workshop by 5.00pm Friday 11 September 2009 to Susan Conroy, LDA Consultant on 02 6281 9532 or [email protected]

Any person wishing to comment on this notice should contact Slobodan Paunovic on 6207 6601.

Or submit written comments until 5.00pm Friday 16 September 2009 via email [email protected] or by post to Kathleen Pooley, Senior Project Manager, Land Development Agency, GPO Box 158 Canberra City 2601.

Braddon

For further details please visit www.lda.act.gov.au

Community Path: at the intersection of Mort Street and Elouera Street (north-eastern side and south-eastern side) Time: Sunday 13 September 2009 (7.00am – 5.00pm) Reason: installation of telecommunications conduits and footpath reinstatement

NEWDEGATE STREET: sections of this street will be closed between Macartney Crescent and Le Hunte Street

When: Saturday 12 September to Sunday 11 October, open 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays and 9.00am – 5.30pm weekends and public holiday Where: Commonwealth Park Canberra This year take time out to visit the Lotus Lounge to experience natural therapies including massage, facials and hand treatments. Hear the queen of soul, Marcia Hines, or be uplifted by the new giant ferris wheel that will open your eyes to spectacular views of the nation’s capital and over a million blooms bursting into life.  Join in sporting activities being run by the Australian Institute of Sport, watch cooking and floral demonstrations and draw inspiration from professionally designed waterwise gardens.  Help make Floriade a fun experience for everyone and know your transport options and best place to park during this flagship event. If you are commuting to work during Floriade, or planning to visit, plan your transport and be aware of your parking options in advance. For more information visit www.floriadeaustralia.com or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Floriade NightFest 2009 When: Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 September, 6.30pm – 10.30pm nightly Where: Commonwealth Park Canberra This year Floriade NightFest returns in style with more live entertainment, outdoor film screenings, food and wine at the stylish new Soul@Lotus Lounge, cocktails at the Glow Bar, comedy at the Carnival Stage, a giant ferris wheel, bustling night markets, a massive  finale display of fire and music and even a special children’s section. Experience a fantastic array of programs set amongst glowing lanterns and spectacularly lit garden beds guaranteed to enchant visitors of all ages. Public entrances are located at Regatta Point off Commonwealth Avenue and the Parkes Way footbridge next to the Olympic Pool car park in Allara Street. Help make the Floriade NightFest a fun experience for everyone and know your transport options and best place to park in advance of attending during this night time event. For more information visit www.floriadeaustralia.com or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. Book your tickets now at Ticketek www.ticktek.com or 13 28 49.

Far-Sited: The maps that made Canberra Celebrating 100 years of the Federal Capital Territory Survey. 1909-2009 Free exhibition at the National Library of Australia One of Canberra’s most significant foundation narratives is about maps: who made them, where, when and why. This centenary exhibition full of colour, contours and big Federation personalities is a ‘must see’. When: 2 September 2009 to 31 January 2010, Monday to Friday (9.00am – 5.00pm) Where: Maps Reading Room, Lower Ground 1, National Library of Australia.

Notices Record demand for public hospital services The ACT’s public hospitals are currently facing record demands for their services. The Government is putting in place strategies to deal with this increased demand. We are working with the ACT’s private hospitals to buy more beds; we are expanding the Hospital in the Home services; some patients booked into Canberra Hospital for elective surgery will have their surgery reallocated to Calvary Hospital; and we may have to consider extended periods of reduced elective surgery especially at Canberra Hospital. This will keep more operating theatres available for more urgent work and reduce pressure on the Intensive Care Unit. This situation may last for up to three months. We will continue to offer public hospital care but it may be provided in one of four hospitals, Canberra Hospital, Calvary Public Hospital, Calvary John James or National Capital Hospital. People will have to wait longer for less urgent conditions, particularly in our Emergency Departments and for elective surgery. You can help.

Events

DEAKIN NATHAN STREET: sections of this street will be closed between Jersey Street and Macgregor Street

Floriade 2009

Join in the festivities and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

The ACT Government is seeking community comment on a proposed system of background checking of people working with vulnerable people in the ACT.

For a hardcopy of the discussion paper or to discuss aspects of the proposed checking system, please contact Mathew Munro, Policy Manager, ACT Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services on 6205 8329 or [email protected]

When: 11.00am – 2.00pm Where: Southern Cross Early Childhood School, Wirraway Crescent, Scullin

Please don’t go to our Emergency Departments for minor conditions. You can contact healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222 for advice, or if you have flu symptoms go to one of our two Flu Centres at Canberra Hospital or Calvary Hospital. This will free up the Emergency Departments for emergencies. For more information visit www.health.act.gov.au

Free small business conference at CIT Build your small business – marketing and procurement strategies to maximise growth.

Weed control

GORMANSTON CRESCENT: sections of this street will be closed between Newdegate Street and Nathan Street

A mini-conference for small business owners featuring well-known small business expert Rob Hartnett as key note speaker, followed by presentations on ‘marketing ACT small businesses’ and ‘winning government contracts - procurement techniques for small business’.

Time: from 7.00am on Saturday 12 September to 5.00pm on Friday 30 October 2009 Reason: Deakin stormwater augmentation upgrade

When: Monday 21 September 2009 (1.30pm – 5.30pm) Where: The Restaurant, K Block, Canberra Institute of Technology, Constitution Avenue, Reid                                 

Affected areas will be closed to the public during operations, with sign-posts in place. For more information please phone Peter Beutel on 6207 5186.

TURNER

Email [email protected] or phone Amanda on 02 6205 4156, or visit www.cit.act.edu.au/industry_business/miniconference_build_your_small_business for further information.

Bonner land release registration of interest

COMMUNITY PATH: between Barry Drive and McKay Lane will be closed Time: from 7.00am on Monday 14 September to 5.00pm on Friday 18 September 2009 Reason: construction of new telecommunications pit 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

When weather conditions allow, Territory and Municipal Services will be conducting an aerial application of herbicide to control weeds in parts of Uriarra Forest outside the Cotter Catchment. The operation will take place over the course of one day later this month or next month.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) sells and develops land on behalf of the ACT Government.

Father’s Day Party in the Park When: Sunday 6 September (11.00am – 3.00pm) Where: Weston Park, Yarralumla Great live entertainment, dance shows, markets, activities and rides for all ages. For more details visit www.roundtown.act.gov.au

Bonner is one of the LDA’s newest residential estates, located in Gungahlin. The LDA plans to release a further 1,500 blocks in Bonner over the next five years, with approximately 500 blocks proposed to be released in 2009-10. To find out more about the LDA estates including Bonner, or to register your interest to be notified of the LDA’s upcoming releases, phone the LDA on 1800 777 952 or email [email protected] For further information visit www.lda.act.gov.au

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

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Invitations to comment