August 2020 Newsletter
This newsletter includes information on the AGM 18 October, ACT 2020 Elections, Trees – protection and observations, Beware COVID-19 Scams, St John’s news, Neighbourhood Watch report, Can RRA help?
Category: News
Planning Reform
Planning reform and community input to shape a better future for Canberra appear to be a focus for some political parties in the next ACT Elections. The RRA have written to the parties requesting their policies on both heritage and enforcing even current regulations pertaining to suburbs such as Reid.
UNSW Canberra City Campus Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report
The UNSW Canberra City Campus Community and Stakeholder Engagement Report is available and note the report’s final recommendation: We also recommend maintaining regular engagement with key stakeholders including the Reid Residents Association, Campbell Community Association, St John’s Canberra, CIT Canberra, Reid Early Childhood Centre and the ACT branch of the National Trust throughout the Canberra City campus journey.
We urge you to keep abreast of this development and please let us know any concerns you may have.
RRA News – July 2020
Mt Ainslie reassessment for Indigenous Heritage Significance As new information regarding the heritage significance of Mt Ainslie has come to light Federal Minister for Environment, Susan Ley MP, has instructed her department to review the heritage claims. Further, Andrew Barr, ACT Chief Minister, has called for a complete halt onRead article …
Heritage grants for private properties
Owners of houses within the Reid Housing Precinct please note that applications for conservation works for private properties is one of this year’s 2020-21 ACT Heritage Grants. Applications close Friday 12 June.
May 2020 Newsletter
This month’s edition includes volunteering, brick bats and bouquets, AGM, tress, COVID-19 infrastructure, Neighbourhood Watch, St John’s, builders and roads, DV369 and more …
Lake Burley Griffin, West Basin, Block 23 Section 33 Acton Waterfront: Works Application consultation on boardwalk and infill
The proposed infill of Lake Burley Griffin and the Acton Park boardwalk have both supporters and strong opposition. Issues involve loss of public space and yet more high-rise apartments. This area is very close to Reid, a lovely walk along the Lake’s edge. If you have a little spare time here are some issues you may wish to consider and please send off comments on this proposal. Yes, time is short and there’s a lot on! Submissions are due tomorrow.
Reid residents and RRA Committee members meeting with UNSW re the Canberra City Campus.
The Report, video recording and PowerPoint presentation of the meeting held on 17 April, 2020
Further Community-led support
You will have probably received a letter box drop from the Civic Area Mutual Aid. This community network of the Canberra Region Corona Virus Mutual Aid Group covers Braddon, City, Reid and Campbell.
UNSW Canberra City Campus
RRA met ‘virtually’ with members of UNSW’s engagement team on Monday 6 April to continue our discussions regarding the construction of the University’s city campus in Reid.