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INVITATIONS TO COMMENT
Outdoor Cafe Policy goes out to public consultation
The Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) exercises certain responsibilities under the Roads
and Public Places Act 1937. Among these responsibilities is the issuing of outdoor cafe
permits.
The Outdoor Cafe Policy (the Policy) sets out guidelines on the permit application process,
appropriate clearance zones for footpaths and furniture, and other information on the
conditions of use for an outdoor cafe permit.
The Policy’s main objective is to maximise the benefits between outdoor cafe areas and
other public uses of unleased territory land in the ACT.
The Policy is currently under review and has been released for public comment. The
ORS would like to hear from organisations and individuals who have an interest in the
operations of outdoor cafes.
The Policy has been administered by ORS since 2006 and has not been reviewed in this
time. Before 2006 the Policy was administered by the Department of Urban Services (now
the Department of Territory and Municipal Services).
The draft Policy is open for comment for four weeks until 25 June 2010.
A copy of the draft Policy can be found under Latest News at www.ors.act.gov.au
For further information contact the ORS on 6207 7889, or email ors@act.gov.au
Tidbinbilla Draft Plan of Management
The Tidbinbilla Draft Plan of Management has been prepared to seek community views on
the future management of the Tidbinbilla precinct, comprising Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve,
Birrigai and Jedbinbilla (former pine plantation).
Copies of the Draft Plan of Management, along with an information sheet to help you
make a submission, are available from Canberra Connect Shopfronts, ACT Public Libraries,
from the Tidbinbilla and Namadgi Visitor Centres and at www.tams.act.gov.au (under ‘Get
Involved’).
The closing date for submissions is COB Monday 26 July 2010. For more information
contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
East Lake Urban Renewal display and information
sessions
A display and information sessions will be held on 3 June on the latest proposals for East
Lake.
The display and information sessions, to be held by SGS Economics and Planning together
with the ACT Planning and Land Authority, follow community consultation on East Lake in
March.
The consultants will be seeking feedback on the preferred design for East Lake and the
outline of the strategic environmental assessment.
When: Thursday 3 June 2010 (Display - 3.00pm - 8.00pm. Presentations - 4.30pm and
7.00pm , approximately 15 minutes each)
Where: Eastlake Football Club, McDonald Room 3 Oxley Street Griffith
For more information please email EastLake@act.gov.au or call 02 6207 5894. More
information about East Lake can be found at www.actpla.act.gov.au/EastLake
Potential redevelopment of Section 52 and 57
Braddon and Section 7 Reid - information sessions
The Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS) would like to invite
interested members of the community to a presentation on the Planning Study into the
possible redevelopment of land in Braddon and Reid.
The land in Braddon is currently occupied by Currong Apartments, Allawah Court and
buildings owned by the Catholic Church. The land in Reid is currently occupied by Bega
Court.
The Planning Study is in response to the ACT Government’s initiative to prepare a draft
Master Plan and develop a Territory Plan variation for the land so that a decision can be
made on whether to go ahead with the development. The Planning Study is the first step
towards determining whether the redevelopment will go ahead in the future.
Representatives of DHCS and the consultants will make a presentation at the below
information sessions.
When: Tuesday 1 June 2010 and Thursday 3 June 2010 (commencing 6.30pm)
Where: Olims Hotel, Carlton Room, corner Ainslie and Limestone Avenue, Braddon
If you would like more information about the planning study or the potential
redevelopment proposal please call 6207 8170 or email peter.johns@act.gov.au
NOTICES AND EVENTS
Reminder to people in ‘at risk’ groups to be
immunised with Seasonal Influenza vaccine now
ACT Health is reminding people in the ‘at risk’ groups to make sure they have been
immunised with seasonal influenza vaccine as we approach the flu season. More people are
eligible for free vaccine this year under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) including:
• everyone aged 65 years and over;
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over;
• pregnant women; and
• everyone aged six months and over* with an underlying medical condition
making them more likely to become very ill with the flu, or suffer severe complications.
The 2010 seasonal flu vaccine provides protection against the pandemic H1N1 strain
(swine flu), and two additional strains of flu, an H3N2 and a B strain. People who have been
immunised against swine flu should still receive seasonal flu vaccine as it provides immunity
against other circulating flu strains.
If you are in an ‘at risk’ group the seasonal flu vaccine can be obtained from your GP or
Community Clinics. To make an appointment at a community clinic, phone the Community
Health Intake line on 6207 9977. Although the vaccine is free, your GP may charge a
consultation fee.
* program for children less than six years of age paused 23 April 2010 pending conclusion of
investigation into increase of Adverse Events Following Immunisation reported in WA. This
pause does not apply to pregnant women.
Dr Charles Guest
Chief Health Officer
ACT State Emergency Service seeks group of
volunteers for new Community Education Team
The role of the ACTSES Community Education Team will be to:
• develop educational material;
• deliver community education presentations and discussions to the ACT community; and
• attend displays at shopping centres, employment fairs, festivals and fetes.
If you have:
• an engaging and friendly personality;
• excellent communication skills;
• a creative mind;
• a desire to educate the community on emergency services; and
• suitable availability to contribute to the development of the ACTSES Community
Education Team
You may be just who we are looking for!
ACTSES Community Education Volunteers will receive specialised training to equip them
for their important role educating the Canberra community on the functions of ACTSES and
the responsibilities of the community during storms, floods and other events.
For more information call 6207 8462, email ses@act.gov.au or visit www.ses.act.gov.au
Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 I www.communityengagement.act.gov.au
Keeping Canberra in the know.
Hockey ACT applies for new field
Hockey ACT is exercising an option to purchase and develop a synthetic surface hockey field
(Block 6, Section 46) on the corner of Soward Way and Rowland Rees Crescent in Greenway.
The land is adjacent to Hockey ACT’s existing hockey facility (Block 7, Section 46) and will be made
available to clubs and schools for training, and junior and senior hockey competitions throughout
the year.
You will have an opportunity to comment once a Development Application has been lodged to
ACT Planning and Land Authority for the construction of the facilities on this site.
Further information is available by contacting the Department of Land and Property Services on
02 6205 4866.
2011 ACT Festival Fund open
The ACT Government is inviting applications to the ACT Festival Fund for festival activities that
take place in 2011.
The ACT Government, through the ACT Festival Fund, supports a diverse range of festivals that
reflect the wide range of community interests and activities that enrich the experience of living in
Canberra.
The ACT Festival Fund is highly competitive and applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss
their proposal with Special Events staff who will be able to provide assistance with your
application prior to its submission. Appointments are essential by contacting Rebecca Gaukroger
on 02 6205 7141 to book a time.
Application forms and information booklet are available by emailing
events@act.gov.au or by calling 02 6205 7141. Forms and information are also available at
www.events.act.gov.au
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm Monday 5 July 2010.
Applications can be hand delivered to ACT Festival Fund, Special Events Unit, Arts,
Communications, Events and Protocol, Chief Minister’s Department, Level 4, Canberra Nara Centre,
1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601 or posted to ACT Festival Fund, Special Events Unit,
Arts, Communications, Events and Protocol, Chief Minister’s Department, GPO Box 158, Canberra
ACT 2601.
Call for Expressions of Interest for Tidbinbilla Board of
Management Business Representative
An opportunity exists for a member of the business community to join the Tidbinbilla Board of
Management.
Tibinbilla including Birrigai is managed by the Department of Territory and Municipal Services
(TAMS) in partnership with the Department of Education and Training (DET) with a view to
maximising their potential as a centre of excellence for education, conservation, research and
recreation.
The Board of Management guides management of the combined facilities and meets at least four
times a year and:
• identifies strategic planning, policy and management issues affecting Tidbinbilla/Birrigai and
determines priorities and actions for managing those issues consistent with the Tidbinbilla/
Birrigai Plan of Management;
• defines sets and monitors the implementation of the strategic vision, priorities and key
performance indicators for Tidbinbilla/Birrigai through the Tidbinbilla/Birrigai Strategic Plan; and
• endorses the annual program and budget for approval by the Chief Executive of TAMS.
The Board of Management is comprised of Government and Non-government representatives.
Committee positions are for a period of three years. Remuneration will be in accordance with the
ACT Remuneration Tribunal.
The new member should bring strong business acumen to the Board, preferably with expertise
and experience in commercial enterprise and an interest in protected areas management,
ecotourism, and education.
Expressions of Interest, no more than two pages, should be sent C/- Daniel Iglesias, Acting General
Manager, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, RMB 14, Via Tharwa, ACT 2602.
For more information phone 02 6205 1221.
Closing date: 30 June 2010
World Environment Day – Friday 4 June
Come and visit us in Garema Place from 11.00am to 2.00pm this Friday to celebrate World
Environment Day with the Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water
(DECCEW)!
The interactive event will include displays from local organisations and government agencies to
celebrate our environment as well as showcase environmental initiatives and programs that can
help our community.
• WIN one of two $350 compost bins.
• Learn to make your own seed ball with Greening Australia.
• Get up close to water insects and bugs thanks to Waterwatch.
• Participate in drain stencilling with Waterwatch.
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Find out more about ActewAGL’s FREE enviro pack.
Discover simple tips for saving water at home with ACTEW.
• Make an apple slinky with SEE-Change.
• Build your own bird house with Bunnings.
• See a real fire truck and talk to Parks, Conservation and Lands about fire management.
• Meet Canberra Environment and Resource Centre and see Food for Thought.
• Entertainment with Annie and the Armadillos and Jumptown Swing.
Find out more about how DECCEW can help you to help our environment through our many
programs and rebates. Other exhibitors on the day will include: ACTEW; ActewAGL; Bunnings
Warehouse; Canberra Environment and Resource Centre; Conservation Council; Greening
Australia; Office of the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment; Parks, Conservation
and Lands; and SEE-Change.
For more information visit www.environment.act.gov.au or contact Ms Mayumi Smith on
13 22 81.
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
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.
BRUCE
BRAYBROOKE STREET SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between Thynne Street and
Battye Street.
TIME: 7.00am Monday 7 June to 5.00pm Saturday 3 July 2010.
REASON: roadworks.
BRADDON
FOOTPATH: adjacent to 61 – 69 Torrens Street (western side) will be periodically closed.
TIME: 10.00am to 3.00pm (daily) between Saturday 5 June and Saturday 2 October 2010.
REASON: building construction.
CRACE /KALEEN / MITCHELL
BARTON HIGHWAY NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed at the
intersection with Gungahlin Drive. (Please note access to Gungahlin Drive entry / exit ramps onto
Barton Highway will be maintained during these works)
TIME: 8.00pm to 6.00am between Tuesday 1 June and Friday 4 June 2010.
REASON: roadworks.
Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Colin Evans on 02 6207 6821.
BELCONNEN
LATHLAIN STREET: will be closed between Luxton Street and Wales Street.
COHEN STREET: will be closed between Rae Street and Lathlain Street.
TIME: 9.00pm Friday 4 June to 6.00am Saturday 5 June 2010.
REASON: roadworks.
Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Ben McHugh on 02 6207 2738.
Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.
Rifaat Shoukrallah
Delegated Officer, Roads ACT
Locked Bag 2000
Civic Square ACT 2608