We draw your attention to Paul Costigan’s article ‘Council bypasses heritage to approve new house in Reid’. This article emphasises the necessity for informed judgement when considering the impact on the character of Reid and the other unique heritage precincts in the ACT.
Reid residents are up in arms over the proposed Mr Fluffy rebuild at 23 Dirrawan Gardens, within the Heritage-listed Reid Housing Precinct. Read all about it!
Please note these fascinating Trust Talks coming up in July and August:
For bookings and further information see www.nationaltrust.org.au/trust-talks/
AGM 2019, President’s 2018–19 report; shipping container in Reid Park; Heritage Festival’s Ramble around Reid’s open spaces; Reid in the media; Tree canopy loss; Neighbourhood Watch report; Pet welfare; St John’s slate roof; Welcome Packs
The National Trust ACT, in collaboration with St John’s Anglican Church, Reid, presents a concert of celebratory and contemplative music in this historic Canberra setting.
Click for the AGM Agenda. Guest speaker: Rachael Stephen-Smith MLA, Minister for Urban Renewal and resident of Reid Topic: Canberra’s urban design lans and heritage
AGM 6.30 26 March with guest speaker Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA; National Capital Plan Draft Amendment 91, COB; ACT Heritage Festival Ramble around Reid’s open spaces; Neighbourhood Day 31 March; ACT Neighbourhood Watch; Reid Oval; Trees e-petition; Reid’s Mr Fluffy Blocks; St John’s news; Vale Dr (Hon) Rhodanthe Lipsett OAM RN RM
Monday 18 March 6 pm Hotel Kurrajong
Bookings: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/trust-talk-1-reading-a-building/
RRA Committee urges you sign the e-Petition to the Legislative Assembly requesting action to redress the continuing loss of trees in our Garden City.
Closing date: 15 March 2019
This Amendment has many implications for not only Northbourne Avenue but for the adjacent areas including Reid.
Please consider this proposed Amendment carefully and read the Record of Meeting 6 February 2019 to see the expressed concerns of those attending this meeting and government responses.
Submissions close COB 4 March 2019
