COMMUN TY NOT CEBOARD 14.08.10 Keeping Canberra in the Know
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COMMUN TY NOT CEBOARD 14.08.10 Keeping Canberra in the know. INVITATIONS TO COMMENT Park & Ride and Bike & Ride at Mawson Shops Southside Canberrans are reminded they can use the Park & Ride and Bike & Ride The future of ACT public high schools and facilities at Mawson shops. People can park their car or bike for free at the facility colleges and catch a bus for the remainder of their journey to work or school. There are 80 parking spaces available and 18 secure bike lockers. Bike lockers The Canberra community is invited to have their say on the future direction in Mawson can be hired for for six or 12 months through Canberra Connect on of public high schools and colleges as part of the discussion paper 13 22 81. Improving ACT Public High Schools and Colleges. The discussion paper aims to generate innovative ideas to ensure Canberra’s public secondary school sector will continue to meet the aspirations, needs, Children aged under five years can now be protected and interests of young people in the 21st Century. against seasonal influenza Visit www.det.act.gov.au to see a copy of the discussion paper. Feedback can be emailed to [email protected] In April, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) recommended a ‘pause’ in vaccination with seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine. This ‘pause’ was pending Written feedback should be sent to High School and College Consultation, an investigation into the increased number of young children suffering high Department of Education and Training, GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601 temperatures following the seasonal flu vaccine leading, on occasion, to febrile convulsions. The closing date for feedback is Tuesday 7 September 2010. Following a thorough nationwide investigation by expert bodies including the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the National Centre for Immunisation ‘Vision Zero’ ACT Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) and the Australian Technical Advisory Group – Discussion Paper on Immunisation (ATAGI), the CMO has released revised recommendations. All children aged six months and over can now be immunised against seasonal flu The ACT Government has released a Discussion Paper to engage with the with two brands of vaccine, Vaxigrip® and Influvac®. Vaccination of children less community on potential measures for inclusion in the next ACT Road Safety than five years with Fluvax® and Fluvax® Junior is not recommended due to the Strategy 2011-2020. identified increased risk of febrile convulsions. The Discussion Paper is available for download at www.tams.act.gov.au The reporting of suspected adverse events following immunisation to local and (under ‘Get Involved’) and hardcopies are also available on request from national authorities is encouraged. Reports of adverse events can be made by Canberra Connect Shopfronts and ACT Public Libraries. your healthcare provider or by calling the ACT Health immunisation enquiry line Written comments can be made either by emailing on 6205 2300. [email protected] or by mailing comments to New Road Further information on the investigation and the revised recommendations can Safety Strategy, TAMS Community Engagement and Communications, GPO be found at www.health.gov.au Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601. Although we are well into the winter season, it is not too late to be vaccinated The closing date for comments is 5.00pm, Thursday 30 September 2010. against the flu. Talk to your healthcare provider today. For more information visit www.tams.act.gov.au or phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Planning the Molonglo Valley - community information display Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4 of the Roads and Public Places Act Have your say on planning stage 2 1937, of the intention to close the following roads in the ACT. ACTPLA has commissioned studies to help plan stage 2 of the Molonglo Valley, including: HUME • traffic and transport; SHEPPARD STREET: will be closed at the intersection with Lanyon Drive. • infrastructure; • stormwater management; TIME: 9.30am Monday 23 August to 5.00pm Saturday 2 October 2010. • contamination; • geotechnical; and REASON: roadworks associated with the Lanyon Drive duplication. • environmental issues. BARTON To ensure community input at an early stage in the planning process, a FOOTPATH: Macquarie Street (western side) between Bligh Street and Kings community information display is being held on the preliminary findings of Avenue. these studies. TIME: 9.30am Monday 23 August 2010 to 5.00pm Tuesday 23 August 2011. When: Wednesday 25 August 2010 (4.00pm – 7.00pm) Where: St Peters Anglican Church, corner Watling Place and Parkinson Street REASON: building construction. Weston CASEY Drop-in and see the display, view plans and details, speak to the consultants and ACTPLA staff, and give us your feedback on Molonglo Valley stage 2. LIZ O’NEILL STREET: will be closed between Renouf Street and house number 9. More information at www.actpla.act.gov.au TIME: 7.00am Saturday 21 August 2010 to 5.00pm Thursday 9 August 2012. REASON: housing display village. Proposed major changes to planning in the ACT - GUNGAHLIN period for comment closes soon THE VALLEY AVENUE: eastbound lane only will be closed between Gungahlin Place and Kate Crace Street. The period for comment on two important draft variations to the Territory Plan closes soon. TIME: 5.00pm Saturday 21 August to 5.00pm Saturday 28 August 2010. Draft variation 301 proposes introducing a new estate development code REASON: construction of stormwater line. that will ensure 95 per cent of single dwelling blocks in new estates meet new improved solar access rules. It will also streamline development Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Colin Evans on assessment by incorporating some Department of Territory and Municipal 6207 6821. Services standards into the code. CRACE /KALEEN / MITCHELL Comments close on draft variation 301 on Monday 16 August 2010. BARTON HIGHWAY Draft variation 303 aims to incorporate leading practice solar access provisions into the residential housing development code. The variation NORTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed at the intersection with Gungahlin also includes new rules for secondary residences, sometimes referred to as Drive. (All northbound traffic will be detoured via Gungahlin Drive, Ginninderra granny flats. Drive, Baldwin Drive, William Slim Drive to reconnect with the Barton Highway) Comments close on draft variation 303 on Monday 23 August 2010. BARTON HIGHWAY For more information follow the links at www.actpla.act.gov.au SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed at the intersection with Gungahlin Drive. (All souhbound traffic will be detoured via Gungahlin Drive, Sandford Street roundabout at Norwood Park Crematorium, Gungahlin Drive to reconnect with Canberra Brickworks and Environs Planning the Barton Highway) Strategy Community Workshop GUNGAHLIN DRIVE SOUTHBOUND OFF RAMP: right turn movement onto Barton Highway will be The Land Development Agency is seeking feedback from the community on closed. four design options for the Yarralumla-West Deakin study area, including the Canberra Brickworks. TIME: 6.00am to 6.00 pm Saturday 21 August and Sunday 22 August 2010. When: Tuesday 17 August 2010 (6.00pm – 9.00pm) REASON: bridgeworks associated with the Gungahlin Drive Extension Stage 2. Where: Canberra Deakin Football Club, 2 Grose Street, Deakin ARANDA / BRUCE / O’CONNOR For further information or to register your interest email [email protected] with ‘Community Conversation Workshop’ in the BELCONNEN WAY subject line or phone 6205 0600. WESTBOUND AND EASTBOUND LANES: some movements will be restricted at Visit www.lda.act.gov.au for more details. Gungahlin Drive. GUNGAHLIN DRIVE NOTICES NORTHBOUND: no right turn onto Belconnen Way. GUNGAHLIN DRIVE Floriade - installation of fencing and traffic SOUTHBOUND: no right turn onto Belconnen Way. TIME: will be periodically closed between 8.00 pm and 6.00 am from Monday 23 changes August to Monday 6 September 2010. Final preparations are being made at Commonwealth Park for this year’s REASON: bridgeworks associated with the Gungahlin Drive Extension Stage 2. premier spring festival, Floriade, which runs from Saturday 11 September until Sunday 10 October 2010. Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Ben McHugh on On Monday 16 August 2010 a fence will be installed around the park 6207 2738. affecting general access until after the festival. To assist with the installation of the fence there will be lane closures along Parkes Way between 9.00am Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site. and 4.00pm on this day. Rifaat Shoukrallah Temporary traffic lights will also be installed on Commonwealth Avenue Delegated Officer and the speed limit will be reduced from 70kmh to 60kmh as of 9.00am on Monday 16 August. This arrangement will be in place until 5.00pm Friday Roads ACT 29 October 2010. Locked Bag 2000 For more information please visit www.floriadeaustralia.com Civic Square ACT 2608 Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 I www.communityengagement.act.gov.au .