20090912 - Community Notice Board

COMMUN TY NOT CEBOARD Keeping Canberra in the know.

12.09.09

Greater protection for vulnerable people in the ACT The ACT Government is seeking community comment on a proposed system of background checking for people working with vulnerable people in the ACT. The ACT Minister for Community Services, Katy Gallagher MLA, released a discussion paper on A Working with Vulnerable People Checking System for the ACT in mid August 2009. Factsheets and the discussion paper can be obtained at www.dhcs.act.gov.au/publications/wwvpc 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] 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.

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. Forrest Franklin Street between Furneaux Street and National Circuit

Empire Circuit between Canberra Avenue and Bougainville Street

Book your tickets now at Ticketek www.ticktek.com or 13 28 49

Time:

Sunday 20 September 2009 (11.30am – 1.30pm)

Reason: Madonna Procession for the Campania Association

Floriade 2009

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

When: Saturday 12 September to Sunday 11 October, open 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays and 9.00am – 5.30pm weekends and public holiday

Garran

Where: Commonwealth Park Canberra Sunday 20 September 2009 (8.00am – 5.00pm)

The proposed site for the Islamic School of Canberra

Reason: electricity supply maintenance

The ACT Government has agreed to relocate the site of the Islamic School of Canberra and seeks feedback from key stakeholders, particularly residents of Weston, on the use of the current CIT School of Horticulture in North Weston as a possible site for the school.

Various suburbs

Where: Room A4, CIT School of Horticulture, Heysen Street, Weston Have your say by attending the drop-in session, participate in an online discussion at www.bangthetable.com/islamicschoolcanberra from Monday 14 September or write to Ross McKay Director, Strategic Project Facilitation, Chief Minister’s Department, GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601. Feedback closes COB Wednesday 30 September 2009. Visit www.communityengagement.act.gov.au or contact Canberra Connect on 132281 for more information.

Hawker local centre proposed land release 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. Have your say at the community workshop.

Community paths: in the suburbs of Acton, Ainslie, Amaroo, Braddon, Bruce, Campbell, City, Dickson, Downer, Kaleen, Lyneham, O’Connor, Reid, Turner, and Watson Time:

7.00am Monday 21 September to 5.00pm Friday 11 December 2009

Reason: Various sections of these community paths will be periodically closed to allow for footpath reconstruction works to be carried out. For further information visit www.tams.act.gov.au CAMPBELL FAIRBAIRN AVENUE will be closed between Northcott Drive and Morshead Drive Time: Saturday 19, Sunday 20, Saturday 26, Sunday 27 September, Saturday 10, Sunday 11, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2009 (7.00am to 6.00pm daily)

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.  If you are commuting to work during Floriade, or planning to attend, it is recommended that you plan your transport and parking options in advance. For more information visit www.floriadeaustralia.com or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Notices Tree replacement program set to begin

Any person wishing to comment on these notices should contact Colin Evans on 6207 6821.

Almost 300 trees will be removed under the ACT Government’s Tree Replacement Program this year, but more than double that number will be replanted.

Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.

This year’s work will involve the removal of 282 trees and 48 suckers and stumps, and the planting of 588 trees.

Rifaat Shoukrallah, Delegated Officer, Roads ACT Locked Bag 2000, Civic Square ACT 2608

Events

Where: Hawker Christ Church, Hawker Place, Hawker

Floriade NightFest 2009

Please RSVP to Susan Conroy, LDA Consultant on 02 6281 9532 or [email protected]

When: Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 September (6.30pm – 10.30pm nightly)

For further details please visit the LDA website – www.lda.act.gov.au

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

Reason: Fairbairn Avenue pavement rehabilitation

When: Monday 14 September 2009 (6.00pm – 8.30pm)

Or submit written comments until 5.00pm Wednesday 23 September 2009 via email [email protected] or by post to Kathleen Pooley, Senior Project Manager, Land Development Agency, GPO Box 158 Canberra City 2601.

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.

Dominion Circuit between Canberra Avenue and Franklin Street

Time:

When: Wednesday 23 September 2009 (4.00pm to 7.00pm)

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.

For more information visit www.floriadeaustralia.com or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Ducane Street at the intersection with Bougainville Street

Robson Street: will be closed between Boothby Place and Mackaness Place

The ACT Government will be holding a drop-in information session to discuss a proposed site for the Islamic School of Canberra. Material from site investigations will be on display, including a traffic and parking study, environmental site assessment, and landscape and tree assessment.

Experience a fantastic array of programs set among, glowing lanterns and spectacularly lit garden beds that are guaranteed to enchant visitors of all ages.

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.

The trees in question have been identified as being in decline, or already hazardous to the public. The works will begin in September, with planting to begin in early October, and will be carried out at 24 sites across the city. The Tree Replacement Program primarily focuses on the older suburbs of Canberra and includes trees in suburban streets, laneways and parks in the suburbs of Ainslie, Campbell, Dickson, Forrest, Deakin, Griffith, Lyneham, Narrabundah, O’Connor, Reid, Turner and Yarralumla. Approvals from the ACT Heritage Council and the National Capital Authority have been obtained for the necessary sites and consultation with affected residents and community groups, took place in early June 2009. For further information please visit www.tams.act.gov.au/tree_replacement_ program_2009 or call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81

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