COMMUN TY
NOT CEBOARD
31.07.10
INVITATIONS TO COMMENT
Proposed change to the Territory Plan — estate
development code
The period for comment on draft variation 301 to the Territory Plan, which proposes a new
estate development code, closes on 16 August 2010.
The new code would apply to the subdivision of estates in residential, commercial and
industrial areas and will mean that 95 per cent of single dwelling blocks in an estate have
to comply with compliance tables identifying blocks with potential for acceptable solar
access.
The proposed variation also makes a number of other changes including streamlining the
development assessment process by incorporating some Department of Territory and
Municipal Services standards into the code.
For more information visit www.actpla.act.gov.au/territoryplan
NOTICES
Expressions of Interest for memberships of DonateLife
Committees
Invitation for expressions of interest for consumer/community representative membership
of the:
• DonateLife ACT Community Advisory Committee;
• DonateLife ACT Clinical Advisory Committee; or the
• DonateLife ACT Education and Awareness Raising Committee.
The above new committees are being established to ensure appropriate governance for
the ACT organ and tissue donation sector as part of the implementation of the National
Reform Package for Organ and Tissue Donation for Transplantation.
For further information please contact Catherine Gottlieb on 6205 1875 or
catherine.gottlieb@act.gov.au The deadline for expressions of interest is COB Friday 13
August 2010.
Park and Ride and Bike and Ride at Mawson Shops
Southside Canberrans are reminded they can use the Park and Ride and Bike and Ride
facilities at Mawson shops. People can park their car or bike for free at the facility 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 in Mawson
can be hired for for six or 12 months through Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
ACT Human Rights Commission Training Calendar
The ACT Human Rights Commission Calendar for August-November 2010 is now available
online along with our new online registration form. Please go to www.hrc.act.gov.au to
register.
Click on the publication/education link and then click on the education tab.
The ACT Human Rights Commission offers courses regarding the Human Rights Act 2004,
the Discrimination Act 1991 and Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997.
2010 Canberra Careers Market
The ACT Department of Education and Training and Rotary Club of Canberra City Canberra
Careers Market will be held on 4-5 August 2010 at the AIS Arena.
The Market is the largest event of its type in Canberra and the NSW Southern Region and a
fantastic opportunity for young people to learn more about post-school options.
More than 100 exhibitors representing a range of industries such as medicine, health,
fitness and beauty, social science, information technology, business, communication,
agriculture, veterinary science, aviation, defence and policing will be present.
Universities from Canberra and region as well as interstate and overseas will be taking part
as well as CIT, TAFE colleges and other education and vocational providers.
The popular ‘Try a Trade’ will give attendees the chance to have hands-on experience
in a trade and talk with experts who are recognised as leaders in their trade as well as
apprentices and teachers. The ‘Small Business and Entrepreneurs Lounge’ will provide an
opportunity to talk with small business leaders about getting started in your own small
business.
Students, parents, teachers, careers advisors and career changers are encouraged to come
along and explore the Market, ask questions and learn more about post-school options.
Parents and students are invited to attend three night sessions from 6.00pm to 7.00pm
on Wednesday 4 August. Sessions include information on how to support your child in
their career choices, explore a new career direction and hear from disability agencies and
training organisations for opportunities for students who have special needs.
Entry is free.
For more information visit www.canberracareersmarket.com.au or call 6205 3601.
Think about whooping cough
A respiratory illness that might be forgotten during the influenza (flu) season is pertussis
(whooping cough). Whooping cough is a bacterial infection which can present initially as a
flu-like illness but develops into a cough which can persist for several weeks.
In adults, whooping cough rarely produces severe complications but infectious adults can
pass the disease on to others. Of most concern are young children under six months of age
who are more likely to become severely ill and suffer serious complications from infection.
To prevent the spread of infection, anyone with a coughing illness should stay home from
work or school during the infectious period.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and the community from whooping cough.
Whooping cough vaccination is provided to babies and children as part of the routine
childhood vaccination program. The vaccine is also particularly important for those who
have regular contact with young children, such as Health Care Workers (particularly in
maternity units) and Child Care Workers. Free whooping cough vaccine is available until
the end of 2010 in the ACT to parents and grandparents of babies aged less than 12
months of age.
For more information on Whooping Cough, please see your GP or access the ACT Health
Pertussis (whooping cough) fact sheet at www.health.act.gov.au/whoopingcough
Health Care Interpreters phone 6205 3333
Translating and Interpreting Service phone 131 450
Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 I www.communityengagement.act.gov.au
Keeping Canberra in the know.
Please keep these things out of your household
rubbish bin or hopper:
• household recyclables belong in your household recycling bin, hopper or your local
recycling drop off centre;
• garden waste can be composted or taken to a green waste facility;
• rocks and soil;
• hot ashes may melt the bin or start a fire in your bin;
• syringes;
• concrete and bricks; and
• liquids - including paint.
Some of these things can be reused or recycled, and some have special requirements for
disposal.
Please call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or go to www.tams.act.gov.au for more
information.
Changed public parking arrangements at Canberra
Hospital (see map below)
To minimise disruption to patients and visitors during redevelopment at Canberra
Hospital, temporary parking arrangements will be in place until the new multi-storey car
park is completed and fully operational in early 2011. Some lower floors of the new car
park are expected to be operational by the end of 2010.
Public parking spaces
• The main public parking will be available in the Yamba Drive south car park. The car park
is well lit and within easy walking distance of the hospital.
• Access to the car park is from a left hand slip lane while travelling north on Yamba Drive.
Drivers approaching the hospital from the east and west on Hindmarsh Drive should turn
north onto Yamba Drive. Drivers approaching from the north will be directed around the
campus to the Hindmarsh Drive/Yamba Drive intersection.
• Smaller short-stay (one hour) car parks and pick-up/set down areas remain near to the
main hospital buildings.
Disability parking spaces
• The main three hour disability parking will remain beneath the Diagnostics and
Treatment building (Building 12) which is close to the heart of the hospital.
• Three hour and all day disability spaces are also available in the car park behind the
National Capital Private Hospital.
• Disability spaces are also located near the entrance to main hospital buildings.
Motorcycle parking spaces
• Motorcycle parking will remain beneath the Diagnostics and Treatment building
(Building 12).
Shuttle bus
• A shuttle bus service is available Monday to Friday to assist patients and visitors to and
from their vehicles. Pick-up points are clearly signposted and located throughout the
campus.
For further information visit www.canberrahospital.act.gov.au phone ACT Health
Parking Operations on 6244 2669 or 6244 2479 or email yourhealthourpriority@act.gov.au
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.
CRACE /KALEEN / MITCHELL
BARTON HIGHWAY NORTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed at the intersection with
Gungahlin Drive. (All northbound traffic will be detoured via Gungahlin Drive, Ginninderra
Drive, Baldwin Drive, William Slim Drive to reconnect with the Barton Highway)
BARTON HIGHWAY SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed at the intersection with
Gungahlin Drive. (All southbound traffic will be detoured via Gungahlin Drive, Sandford
Street roundabout at Norwood Park Crematorium, Gungahlin Drive to reconnect with the
Barton Highway)
GUNGAHLIN DRIVE SOUTHBOUND OFF RAMP: right turn movement onto Barton
Highway will be closed.
TIME: 6.00am to 6.00pm Saturday 7 August and Sunday 8 August 2010 and 6.00am to
6.00pm Saturday 14 August and Sunday 15 August 2010.
REASON: bridgeworks associated with the Gungahlin Drive Extension Stage 2.
Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Ben McHugh on 6207 2738.
CITY
KINGSLEY STREET: will be closed between Barry Drive and Hutton Street. (Please note
local traffic access and access to carparks off Kingsley Street will be maintained during
these works)
COMMUNITY PATH: Kingsley Street (eastern side) will be closed.
TIME: 6.00am to 6.00pm Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August 2010.
REASON: tower crane removal.
GUNGAHLIN
THE VALLEY AVENUE: eastbound lane only will be closed between Hinder Street and
Kate Crace Street.
TIME: 7.00am Saturday 7 August 2010 to 5.00pm Saturday 21 August 2010.
REASON: construction of stormwater line.
BRUCE
PAGET STREET: will be closed at the intersection with Braybrooke Street.
TIME: will remain closed until 5.00pm Tuesday 31 August 2010.
REASON: roadworks.
FRANKLIN
ELIZABETH JOLLY CRESCENT: between Aldous Street and Flemington Road service road.
HENRY KENDALL STREET: will be closed at the intersection with Elizabeth Jolly Crescent.
TIME: will be periodically closed between 7.00am and 5.00pm from Saturday 7 August
2010 to Tuesday 26 July 2011.
FOOTPATH: Elizabeth Jolly Crescent (western side) between Barbara Jefferis Street and
Flemington road service Road.
TIME: 7.00am Saturday 7 August 2010 to 5.00pm Tuesday 26 July 2011.
REASON: building construction.
Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Colin Evans on 6207 6821.
Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.
Rifaat Shoukrallah
Delegated Officer
Roads ACT
Locked Bag 2000
Civic Square ACT 2608
ACTON, BRUCE, PARKES, YARRALUMLA
URIARRA ROAD: between Coppins Crossing Road and Fairlight Road. (Please note local
traffic access will be maintained)
TIME: 7.00am to 12.00pm Sunday 29 August 2010. 7.00am to 2.00pm Sunday 26
September 2010.
GARRYOWEN DRIVE: at the intersection with Lady Denman Drive.
LADY DENMAN DRIVE: between Parkes Way overpass and Tuggeranong Parkway
underpass.
TIME: 6.45am to 12.00pm Sunday 28 November 2010, Sunday 19 December 2010 and
Sunday 9 January 2011. 12.00pm to 7.00pm Saturday 27 November 2010.
GARRYOWEN DRIVE: at the intersection with Rusty Robertson Place.
TIME: 6.00pm to 7.00pm Friday 19 November 2010, Friday 3 December 2010 and Friday 18
February 2011.
ALEXANDRINA DRIVE: between Mariner Place and the west end of Yarralumla Bay
carpark.
HOPETOUN CIRCUIT: between Alexandrina Drive and Fitzgerald Street.
TIME: 6.45am to 12.00pm Sunday 8 August 2010 and Sunday 5 December 2010.
PARKES WAY: south bound between Kings Avenue and Glenloch Interchange.
TIME: 7.00am to 6.00pm Saturday 22 January 2011. 6.30am to 3.00pm Sunday 23 January
2011.
ROND TERRACE CARPARK OFF PARKES WAY
TIME: 6.00am Friday 21 January to 3.00pm Sunday 23 January 2011.
LEVERRIER STREET: between Braybrooke Street and Masterman Street.
MASTERMAN STREET: between Braybrooke Street and Canberra Stadium carpark.
TIME: 12.00pm to 2.00pm Monday 8 November 2011. 6.45am to 11.00am Sunday 13
February 2011.
REASON:Triathlon ACT Summer Season 2010-11.
Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Slobodan Paunovic on
6207 6601.
Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.
Rifaat Shoukrallah Gary Rake
Delegated Officer Delegate of the Minister
Roads ACT for Home Affairs,
Locked Bag 2000 GPO Box 373
Civic Square ACT 2608 Canberra ACT 2601
Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.