20091010 Community Notice Board

COMMUN TY NOT CEBOARD Keeping Canberra in the know.

10.10.09

Invitations to comment

Forums and workshops

Calwell proposed aged care facility: Block 5 Section 790 Were Street

Public forums on proposal for ACT Government to buy Calvary Hospital

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is seeking feedback from nearby residents and traders on the proposal to release for sale Block 5 Section 790 Were Street for the purposes of an aged care facility.

The ACT Government has started public consultation on a proposed change to the ownership and governance of Calvary Public Hospital and Clare Holland House.

LDA is dedicated to achieving new standards of innovation, excellence and value in urban design and sustainable development. As an agency that develops and sells land on behalf of the ACT Government, our aim is to build better communities for the benefit of the people of Canberra. If you would like to comment on this proposal or require further information phone Kath Pooley (LDA) on 6205 4056 or email to [email protected] by 5.00pm Friday 16 October 2009. A copy of the lease and prescribed conditions for the purpose of this sale may be accessed at www.actpla.gov.au For further details visit www.lda.act.gov.au

Temporary Road Closures

The Government and Little Company of Mary Health Care have reached in-principle agreement on the proposed changes and the Government now wishes to consult with the Canberra community about the best way to proceed. The consultation will run from 1 October to 12 November.

Dickson Woolley Street between Badham Street and the pedestrian crossing Time: 12.00pm on Friday 23 October to 9.00pm on Saturday 24 October 2009 Reason: the Majura Festival YARRALUMLA, RURAL ALEXANDRINA DRIVE between Novar Street and the entrance to Sothern Cross Yacht Club Time: Saturday 17 October 2009 (12.00 noon to 6.00pm) ALEXANDRINA DRIVE between Novar Street and Hopetoune Circuit Time: Sunday 18 October 2009 (6.00am to 2.00pm) ALEXANDRINA DRIVE between Hopetoun Circuit and the western entrance to the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club Time: Sunday 18 October 2009 (7.30am to 11.30am) TUGGERANONG PARKWAY ramps to Lady Denman Drive including underpass Time: Sunday 18 October 2009 (7.30am to 11.30am)

You’re invited to attend the launch of the 2009-10 Groovin’ in the City program. When: Monday 12 October (12.30pm – 2.00pm) Where: Garema Place, Civic Cost: FREE Groovin’ in the City’s free live entertainment program will run during lunch from 12.30pm – 2.00pm, Monday to Friday, from now until 26 February 2010. Groovin in the City will be kicked off this year with a performance by Kirrah and Steve Amosa (12.30pm) and a special appearance by Australian Idol winner Damien Leith (1.00pm).

As part of the consultation process community forums are being held on the following dates.

Each weekday workers and shoppers will see a different performance in a different location in Civic.

• 1  6 October 2009 (10.00am – 11.30am) Calvary Hospital Function Room, Lewisham Building.

So meet your friends or colleagues in Civic for lunch Monday to Friday and enjoy the free live entertainment.

• 16 October 2009 (12.30pm – 2.00pm) Canberra Hospital Main Auditorium.

Groovin’ in the City is proudly bought to you by the ACT Government, Canberra CBD Limited, The Canberra Times and Mix 106.3.

• 21 October 2009 (10.00am – 11.30am) at Boathouse by the Lake. More information about the proposal can be found at www.health.act.gov.au/calvaryconsultation and includes a summary of the Formal Transfer Agreement and answers to frequently asked questions. There are a numbers of ways to provide feedback on the proposal: • attend a community forum; and

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

Damien Leith to kick off Groovin’ in the City program

For more details on Groovin’ in the City’s free entertainment program visit www. events.act.gov.au or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Notices

• m  ake a written submission that can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Calvary Consultation, ACT Health Policy Division, GPO Box 825, Canberra ACT 2601.

Community Zone newsletter

Register your interest in attending a consultation forum by calling 6207 9143.

Get the latest planning news via the Community Zone, ACTPLA’s e-newsletter.

Hawker local centre proposed land release: Block 8 Section 34 Hawker

The Community Zone includes information on major planning projects, handy tips about planning and building in Canberra, changes to development and building regulations, as well as opportunities for you to have your say and a direct input into the future planning of Canberra.

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.

Subscribe to the Community Zone at www.actpla.act.gov.au   For further information phone the ACTPLA Customer Service Centre on 6207 1923.

A community workshop is being held. When: Wednesday 14 October 2009 (6.00pm – 8.30pm)

H1N1 vaccination roll-out

Where: Anglican Church, Hawker Place, Hawker RSVP for the community workshop by 5.00pm Tuesday 13 October 2009 to Susan Conroy, LDA Consultant on 6281 9532 or [email protected]

ACT Health is participating in the national roll out of pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccine. The vaccine, called Panvax® H1N1, is now available from General Practitioners in the ACT. The nationally agreed priority groups for this vaccine include:

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

• health care workers; • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;

Reason: Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival 2009

Campbell / Pialligo Fairbairn Avenue: will be closed between Truscott Street and Majura Road Morshead Drive: will be closed between Fairbairn Avenue and Pialligo Avenue Northcott Drive: will be closed between Long Tan Road and Fairbairn Avenue Time: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2009 (7.00am – 6.00pm daily) Reason: Fairbairn Avenue pavement rehabilitation works

Events Teddy Bears’ Picnic – ‘Return to Space’ Great live music, teddy bear parade, science shows, games, circus acts, reptiles, space train, swing chairs, rides and more. When: Sunday 11 October (11.00am – 3.00pm) Where: Tuggeranong Town Park

VARIOUS SUBURB COMMUNITY PATHS KAMBAH: Buckley Circuit, Barritt Street, Carleton Street, Boddington Crescent including pedestrian underpass WANNIASSA: Sternberg Crescent in front of preschool Time: 7.00am on Monday 19 October to 5.00pm on Saturday 31 October 2009 Reason: various sections of these community paths will be periodically closed between these dates to allow for footpath reconstruction works to be carried out

Monitoring economic, social and cultural rights: the South African experience

HOLT SPOFFORTH STREET: will be closed between Drake Brockman Drive and Messenger Street Time: Thursday 22 October 2009 (9.00am – 4.00pm) Reason: electricity network maintenance FRANKLIN / HARRISON FLEMINGTON ROAD: will be closed between Mapleton Avenue and Wells Station Drive NULLARBOR AVENUE: will be closed between Wimmera Street and Christina Stead Street Time: 6.00am Saturday 17 October to 6.00pm on Sunday 18 October, 6.00am on Saturday 24 October to 6.00pm on Sunday 25 October, 6.00am Saturday 3 November to 6.00pm on Sunday 4 November 2009 Reason: service relocations for Flemington Road duplication

• individuals with moderate to severe obesity; • children (aged 10 years and over) in special schools;

Oaks Estate Yass Road: will be closed between Sutton Road and the New South Wales border Time: 6.00am Friday 23 October to 6.00pm Monday 26 October 2009 Reason: replacement of overhead railway bridge

BRADDON COMMUNITY PATH: Henty Street (northern side) between Ijong Street and Torrens Street Torrens Street (western side) between Henty Street and Ipima Street (please note this is a correction to a previously advertised closure on Saturday 3 October 2009) Time: 7.00am Monday 12 October to 5.00pm Monday 14 December 2009

• pregnant women;

For more details visit www.roundtown.act.gov.au

• parents and guardians of children aged 0 to 6 months; and • those considered vulnerable to severe infection with H1N1 (aged 10 years and over). The vaccine will be initially offered to those most exposed and most at risk of poor outcomes. Flexibility exists, however, for vaccination to be given opportunistically to concerned individuals or family members of vulnerable people. People in priority groups who are unable to see a GP should ring the Community Health Intake line on 6207 9977 to make an appointment at a clinic. Panvax® H1N1 is a one dose vaccine for people aged 10 and over. It may take up to two weeks for individuals to develop immunity to H1N1 influenza ’09. Further information regarding vaccination for those aged 9 years and under will be available following the conclusion of clinical trials in children.

Keynote speaker: Mr Cameron Jacobs, South African Human Rights Commission

Members of priority groups and other concerned individuals should discuss the vaccine with their health care provider.

When:

For more information on the Panvax® H1N1 vaccine visit www.health.act.gov.au

Tuesday 20 October 2009 (4.00pm – 5.30pm)

Where: Reception Room, ACT Legislative Assembly RSVP: email [email protected] by Friday 16 October with your name, contact details, and accessibility requirements. Please place ‘20 October’ in the subject line.  Mr Jacobs is visiting Canberra as a guest of the ACT Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Research Project. The project, which is being conducted jointly by the ANU and the ACT Government, is looking at whether the ACT Human Rights Act 2004 should be amended to include economic, social and cultural rights. These include the Right to Health care, the Right to Education and the Right to Housing.

ACT Supermarket Competition Policy Review The ACT Government has released the Supermarket Competition Policy Review undertaken by Mr John Martin, former ACCC Commissioner. The Review contains an in-depth analysis of the retail and wholesale grocery market in the ACT and has made 15 recommendations to the ACT Government. A copy of the ACT Supermarket Competition Policy Review can be viewed at www.business.act.gov.au or obtained by contacting Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Hosted by the ACT Human Rights Commission, ACT Shelter, ACT Council of Social Service and ANU’s ACT Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Research Project.

Belconnen Town Centre improvements

For further information visit www.hrc.act.gov.au or email [email protected]

Temporary road closure of Benjamin Way

Meet the author: Shane Maloney

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.

Shane Maloney is an award-winning crime author who just received the Ned Kelly Lifetime achievement award. Join him at the library to learn more about his work and the contemporary interest in crime fiction. Shane created one of Australia’s most successful crime novel series – the Murray Whelan novels: Stiff, The Brush-Off, Nice Try, The Big Ask, Something Fishy and Sucked In. He also writes columns, travel stories, articles and book reviews for various newspapers, magazines and anthologies. Shane’s Encounters page appears every month in The Monthly.

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

When: Saturday 17 October 2009 (1.30pm – 2.30pm)

Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Colin Evans on 6207 6821.

Where: Belconnen Library

Rifaat Shoukrallah, Delegated Officer, Roads ACT

For further information contact the ACT Public Library at www.library.act.gov.au

Locked Bag 2000, Civic Square ACT 2608.

or phone 6205 9000.

To allow for the extension of Cohen Street through to Emu Bank, Benjamin Way will be temporarily closed between Cameron Avenue and Swanson Court from 5.00pm Saturday 10 October to 6.00am Friday 16 October 2009. During this time work will be carried out to remove the pedestrian bridges over Benjamin Way and Joynton Smith Drive. Following the removal, a new pedestrian bridge over Joynton Smith Drive providing access from the Churches Centre to Westfield Belconnen will be installed. Work to relocate the red pedestrian bridge is complete. The bridge is reopen to the public providing continuous pedestrian access from the Lathlain Street car park to the level 3 entrance of Westfield Belconnen shopping centre. For more information on the Belconnen Town Centre improvements visit www.tams.act.gov.au

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

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