Water, water everywhere
University of Canberra have been commissioned to complete a water use and quality survey for the ACT Government. Go here to have your say. Survey closes on 15th August.
Category: News
Hockey ACT proposal – 2nd July
Hockey ACT will be providing an information session in relation to a proposal for the redevelopment of the National Hockey Centre facilities and additional site uses at its Greenway and Lyneham sites. All are welcome to attend the local information session on 2nd July. Venue: The Australia Lounge, National Hockey Centre, 196…
LCA Statement and petition details
Lyneham Community Association is very mindful that it’s members and residents bring a range of differing views to discussions and the methods by which we all, together, can ensure the best outcomes for keeping Lyneham Loveable and Liveable. We wholly endorse and support any means by which Lyneham residents can…
It’s never too late…
…to SEE-Change ! It’s just been brought to our attention there is a schedule of open house tours throughout the year brought to you by SEE-Change, there’s one this weekend, 27th June. Come and see some of the most modern, sustainable designs in your local area. SEE-Change is a community…
BCC development proposal 2nd meeting
The SRS, BCC and LCA facilitated a second community meeting to discuss the BCC proposal on Wednesday 17th June. Just under 100 people attended and the meeting presented the revised proposal from BCC with additions regarding a ‘Community Precinct’ for the wider LNO area and a reserved space for possible, but…
New footpaths proposed for Old Lyneham
Residents of the streets just westward of Brigalow – Lewin, Gill and Longstaff have submitted a request for footpaths to be be built. Something most residents take for granted has long been missing from this area. The Roads ACT response to all residents in the area is attached.
Community Precinct Public Forum -17 June
Sport & Recreation Services (S&RS) have advised the time and date for the community consultation forum about updated proposals from BCC for development on the Lyneham Neighbourhood Oval and the proposed wider ‘Community Precinct’. Wednesday, 17th June 7:00 – 9:00 pm Lyneham High School, School Hall, 61 Goodwin St, Lyneham, ACT…
Lyneham Community Precinct
After discussions with various people, including our group, Sport & Recreation Services (SR&S) have proposed an area for the Lyneham Community Precinct (area indicated below) which includes the three schools around the oval which includes a small section south of the bike path between the shops and the LHS where the Lyneham Commons will begin…
Urban infill thoughts from Sacramento
Sacramento is a small city a little larger than the population of Canberra. (480,000 people). Whilst it no doubt has significant differences in topology, density and it’s close proximity to a much larger centre, San Francisco, there are some relevant observations to be made in comparison to Canberra. Interesting to see…
Urban design thoughts from Canada
Our Northern hemisphere neighbours share many similarities and the Australian economy and lifestyle is often paralleled against it’s far Northern counterpart. Some interesting thoughts on suburban sprawl and transport in this YouTube video (20min). Reference to public mobility innovations in other countries make this all the more interesting. Worth the watch.…