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Tralee, Last Place for Houses - Minister Tuggeranong Community Council Newsletter Issue 12: February 2012 Tralee, last place for houses - Minister ―In 2006 The Independent Review Panel into Queanbeyan Land Release said residential use of land affected by aircraft noise should be avoided and that Tralee should not be considered for residential development. The Federal Government‘s own Aviation White Paper released in December 2009 says there are a range of activities that are likely to be incom- patible with long-term operations of an airport. These included long term resi- dential development,” he quoted. Mr. Albanese said he recognised and agreed with all the issues and concerns raised. “I know all about aircraft noise…” ―Tralee is the ‗last place‘ I would con- sider for residential development,‖ he said. L to R: Dug Holmes, Darryl Johnston, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Hon. Anthony Albanese, Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann MP and Colin Petrie. ―I know all about aircraft noise, I live di- rectly under the flight path to Sydney Airport. In respect to aircraft noise, I will ―Tralee is the last place I would consider Mr. Johnston said the TCC believed a be releasing a report soon and asking for a residential development,‖ the Minister residential development at Tralee would community input about noise levels and for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony eventually lead to flight paths for Can- their impact.‖ Albanese, stated at a recent meeting berra Airport being relocated over Tug- with a delegation from the Tuggeranong geranong and other areas of Canberra ―I also recognise that Canberra Airport is Community Council (TCC). and Queanbeyan that do not already the only airport between Brisbane and experience aircraft noise. Melbourne that does not have a curfew,‖ ―I am on the record stating my opposition Mr. Albanese said. to building homes at Tralee and I am “Tralee is the last place I happy to go on the record again,‖ Mr. ―I have made my position clear to the Albanese told the delegation. would consider for NSW Planning Minister, Brad Hazzard, residential development.” as recently as this month. But the final Mr. Albanese met the delegation in his decision rests with him. I can only hope Parliament House offices. It was led by He highlighted departmental advice and that he will make the right decision on TCC President, Darryl Johnston and government reports going back to 2002 Tralee,‖ he said. included TCC Planning Committee that recommended against residential Chairman, Dug Holmes and Planning development at Tralee and warnings ―I have also spoken to the ACT Chief Committee member, Colin Petrie. over aircraft noise. Minister, Katy Gallagher, about this issue and we both agree that the best option The meeting was organised by the Mem- Mr. Johnston said in 2002 Air Services for Tralee is that it be developed as an ber for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann, who Australia wrote to the Queanbeyan City extension to the Hume Industrial Estate,‖ also attended along with Mr. Albanese‘s Council warning that aircraft noise ―is he added. senior staff and officers from his Depart- likely to become a major issue for future Continued on page 2 ment. residents if Tralee goes ahead.” Tuggeranong Community Council Working with our community www.tuggcc.com Page 1 From page 1 CONTENTS PAGE Lake cleanup Mr. Johnston agreed saying that the TCC believed industrial development at campaign Tralee would help generate employment Tralee, last place for houses - Minister 1 and was the best solution to the present impasse. Lake cleanup campaign 2 Apology to TCC 3 He said he also understood that Can- berra Airport had offered to fund the in- What they said about the TCC 3 frastructure required to attract new in- Farewell to Tuggeranong‘s top cop 4 dustry to the area. Festival secures centenary funding 4 ―It would also go hand-in-hand with the ACT Government‘s plans for an employ- Roadside drug testing boosted 5 ment corridor from Symonston to Hume,‖ Lanyon feedback 5 he said. TCC Top Issues Survey 5 ―However,‖ Mr. Johnston said, ―it would require upgraded roads to handle any 99 and counting 5 The Tuggeranong Community Council increase in traffic volume.‖ (TCC) is organising a clean up around Greens launch Budget wish-list for Tuggeranong 6 Lake Tuggeranong as part of the annual In a letter to the TCC, dated 25 Novem- Clean Up Australia Campaign. Scooter survey 6 ber 2011, the Director General of NSW Planning and Infrastructure, Sam East Greenway traffic debated 7 TCC President, Darryl Johnston, said the Haddad, said Mr. Hazzard has indicated current state of Lake Tuggeranong has he will make a decision on Tralee in Lib bid to protect police 7 been highlighted as a priority issue for early 2012. the Council in 2012. Mr. Johnston said Pedestrians, the forgotten road users 8 we now have an opportunity to do some- Mr. Haddad said both he and the Minis- South campaign gets big house launch 9 thing about it and draw public attention to ter have noted Tuggeranong Community the state of the Lake. 55plus kicks off in style 9 Council‘s opposition to the Tralee pro- posal and concerns over aviation policy Charity bin mess meeting 10 ―We will make a start on Sunday, 4 and the potential for land use conflict. He March during Clean Up Australia day,‖ News in Brief 10 said he also noted the TCC had met with he said. officers from the Department‘s Southern Inaccurate images anger residents 11 Region Planning Team. Mr. Johnston said he has registered the Don‘t Forget 11 TCC Team and Lake Tuggeranong as a ―On the Minister‘s behalf I seek to assure Clean Up site. People can register to be you that all relevant issues of environ- part of the Team and a Clean Up Austra- mental concern will inform the Minister‘s lia volunteer by visiting; http:// decision,‖ Mr. Haddad said. www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ Tuggeranong+Lake Meanwhile the TCC has written to the NSW Premier, Barry O‘Farrell, question- ―I also extend an invitation to other com- ing how his Planning Minister can possi- munity organisations and groups in the bly allow South Tralee to proceed given Tuggeranong Valley to join us on the his statements suggesting Canberra day. The plan is to meet at the Tugger- could become Sydney‘s second airport. anong Community Centre in Cowlishaw Street Tuggeranong at 9.30am and split Mr. O'Farrell was quoted in the media as into two groups each making their way saying the best way of dealing with the around the lake and meeting at the drop increasing pressure on Sydney Airport is off point at the Tuggeranong Sea Scout to build a second airport in Canberra and hall,‖ he said. link the two cities by high speed rail. ―The Sea Scouts will be doing their own The ‗Second Sydney Airport‘ tag has clean up in the Lake. There, we will join been rejected by the ACT Government the Sea Scouts for a sausage sizzle as and the Canberra Airport itself, but both they raise funds to get a contingent to believe Canberra can play a role in eas- the next Scout Jamboree,‖ Mr. Johnston ing the pressure on Sydney if both cities said. were serviced by high speed rail. Volunteers are advised to wear sturdy In its letter to the Premier the TCC says, enclosed footwear, strong protective ―given your comments in the media on gloves, a hat, sunglasses or other eye Canberra‘s future role in supporting Syd- protection, sun screen and bring antisep- ney Airport, the TCC now looks forward tic hand wash and a full water bottle on to an announcement soon from your the day. Rubbish bags will be supplied. Planning Minister rejecting proposals to For more information visit build homes at South Tralee.‖ www.tuggcc.com Tuggeranong Community Council Working with our community www.tuggcc.com Page 2 Apology to TCC What they said about the TCC ALP Member for Brindabella, John Har- The following ACT Legislative Assembly Hansard extracts are from debate by greaves, has apologised to the Tugger- MLAs over comments made by John Hargreaves about the TCC. anong Community Council following his comments in the Legislative Assembly Katy Gallagher (Chief Minister): “The the Tuggeranong Community Council on 15 February in which he described views expressed by Mr Hargreaves were does show that those views are not the Council as a geriatric mob and a self views he made as an individual. They shared. And I think it is worth pointing help group. are not views supported by the govern- that out. I do agree with Mr Smyth. I will ment. I meet regularly with Darryl Johns- note that, particularly under Darryl In a statement to the Assembly, Mr. Har- ton. I think I have got a meeting coming Johnston as chair of the Tuggeranong greaves said, ―Last Wednesday evening up with him in another 10 days time. We Community Council, they have brought a I was subjected to the usual barrage of value the input and advice that he and very strong level of professionalism to catcalls from those opposite during a his team at the Tuggeranong Community what they do.” debate on Tuggeranong. Foolishly, Mr. Council provide on a range of matters, Speaker, I rose to their bait and returned whether it be about planning in Tugger- Brendan Smyth (Lib Brindabella) “It is fire, and I apologise to the Assembly for anong or something else. I think one of a community group charged through doing so. In returning fire I made com- the recent discussions we had was their own charter with standing up for ments about the Tuggeranong Commu- around air quality in Tuggeranong.
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