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ACT politics bulletin: Thursday 29 August

Paddle boats return to the Lake; parties make election commitments; and more legislation passes the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Proposal to make Molonglo Valley Canberra’s sixth Town Centre

The National Capital Authority (NCA) is invited community views on a proposed amendment to reclassify the Molonglo Valley as Canberra’s sixth Town Centre.

Yarralumla Forestry School site to become mixed-use development

The National Capital Plan has been amended to allow mixed-use development at the site of the former Australian Forestry School.

NCA unveils $137 million Commonwealth Bridge plans

Described as an engineering masterpiece, “the Ferrari of bridges”, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge turns 60 this year – and the National Capital Authority has received $137 million from the Federal Government to strengthen and widen the bridge, extending its life for another six decades.

Seaplanes hold trial flights over Lake Burley Griffin this week

Seaplanes are expected to begin flying between Canberra and Sydney or the NSW South Coast by spring, and operators confidently predict that this journey will be one of the world’s great commuter flights.

Reflect on life as an Australian in ‘Lights on the Lake’

The National Capital Authority (NCA) invites locals and visitors to come and celebrate what it means to be Australian in Lights on the Lake – with market stalls, food vendors, and a laser light water show at Commonwealth Place, Lake Burley Griffin from 25 to 28 January.

Rainbows, dogs, and icons paddle across Lake Burley Griffin

After so much wet weather, the sun came out for the National Capital Authority’s launch of the new look paddle boats on Lake Burley Griffin this Wednesday, 2 November. The iconic Canberra water vessels have been given a makeover, now sporting designs representing our rich culture, history, and connection to country.

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to receive a facelift

Connecting Parkes and the city, the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is creeping up to its 60th birthday and like many aging things, it is in need of a bit of tender love and care.

Plans for European bar win West Kiosk Lake Burley Griffin

From November, Canberrans and visitors alike will be able to enjoy a new European style dining experience at West Kiosk, right by the edge of Lake Burley Griffin at West Jetty.

NCA terminate lease for new Russian embassy in Yarralumla

Plans for the construction of a new Russian embassy close to Parliament House have been scuttled by the National Capital Authority.

Greens want to reform National Capital Authority

Tim Hollo, ACT Greens candidate for Canberra, has announced an "ambitious" plan to fundamentally reform the National Capital Authority.

Acton Peninsula is wrong site for child abuse memorial, says victim’s mother

Acton Peninsula has been chosen as the site for the National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, but some victims’ relatives are unhappy with the location.

Acton Peninsula fenced off after asbestos found

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has fenced off part of Acton Peninsula to protect the public from possible asbestos contamination.

Expert wants better controls for new Queanbeyan sewage plant

A water quality expert insists that Queanbeyan’s proposed new sewage plant must be designed to remove algae-stimulating phosphorus from effluent entering Lake Burley Griffin.

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