Presentations Feb – Jun 16
June 7th
- Peter Gurney General Manager Community Affairs NBN spoke about the rollout of the National Broadband Network and the implications for the Tuggeranong Valley (See NBN website for further details)
Forum – Meet ACT Candidates for the Federal Election
Last night at the Albert Hall the Combined Community Councils organised a Forum for Candidates for the up and coming Federal Election.
Chisholm Public Housing opening
On Wednesday 15 June, Glenys Patulny and Wayne King represented the Tuggeranong Community Council at the official opening of the new Chisholm public housing complex at the corner of Goldstein and Hambridge Crescent Chisholm.
TCC President’s Report – 7th June 2016
It has been a very exciting month for Tuggeranong with announcements:
- On the 19 May that the Federal Government has committed $27 million to clean up Lake Tuggeranong. This money mentioned, together with the $4 million the ACT government has committed in today’s budget should make a great contribution to improving water quality in Lake Tuggeranong. Thanks go to all those who have supported and pushed for this result, particularly our Federal members and our local MLAs from both parties. We will hear the details later tonight
- Ashley drive will be fully duplicated to Johnson Drive
- New SES centre at Calwell
- A new Park and Ride facility at Wanniassa
- Shopping centre upgrade at Kambah Village and new street furniture and outdoor space upgrades in Anketell St, Tuggeranong
- Trail green bins for Kambah
- Hearing about the Vikings Club Proposal for future development
Improved Access to Public Transport for Tuggeranong in the ACT Budget
Joy Burch MLA, Member for Brindabella, today celebrated a new Park and Ride facility at the Wanniassa Group Centre, and how it will increase access to public transport for Tuggeranong residents.
“The ACT Government has today announced the Wanniassa Park and Ride and two extra bus stops along the blue rapid route at the Wanniassa Group Centre, to be funded in this year’s ACT Budget,” said Joy Burch.
More funding to clean up and improve Canberra’s beautiful suburbs and shops
Meegan Fitzharris (MLA) has issued the following media release:
Suburbs across Canberra will see the benefits of even more cleaning, mowing and local shop upgrades in this year’s Budget, with a new investment of over $12 million to ensure our city remains the most liveable in the world.
Agenda – Meet ACT Candidates for the Federal Election
MEET ACT CANDIDATES FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION – PUBLIC FORUM 16 June 2016 7.00 pm Albert Hall
Announcement of Ashley Drive extension
On Thursday the 5th May, Frank Vrins represented the Tuggeranong Community Council (TCC) at the official announcement of the extension of Ashley Drive from Ellerston Avenue to Johnson Drive.
Launch of the Proposed SES Station in Calwell
On the 24th May 2016 representatives of the TCC Committee Beverley Flint and Frank Vrins attended the official launch for the proposed new State Emergency Service Station in Tuggeranong.
Minutes of TCC General Meetings 2016
Minutes of TCC General Meeting 3 May 2016 Minutes of TCC General Meeting 5 April 2016 Minutes of TCC General Meeting 1 March 2016 Minutes of TCC General Meeting 2 February 2016
Tuggeranong Residents Focus Groups – Call for Participation
The Canberra and Regional Futures at the University of Canberra have contacted us about some focus group meetings designed to find out the views of residents (from particular suburbs) relating to the ‘sustainable future of the Tuggeranong district’.
Next Meeting – 7 June 2016
The next meeting of the Tuggeranong Council will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7th June at the Tuggeranong Southern Cross Club. We will be hearing details about what the $27 committed by the federal government will do to improve water quality here in Lake Tuggeranong We will also be hearing the latest about the National Broadband Network (NBN) and receive an update about what is happening in South Quay.