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Potential bushfire risk to the Ginninderry development in West Belconnen

17/15599

Mr Doug Finlayson
Treasurer
Ginninderra Falls Association

Dear Mr Finlayson

I refer to your email of 19 June 2017 about potential bushfire risk to the Ginninderry development in West Belconnen. Unfortunately, due to technical issues which have only just come to light, we are unable to confirm if a response to your email has previously been provided. In the event that we have not responded previously, please find a response below. I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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NATURE IN OUR CITY

Comments to the STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT AND CITY SERVICES

The importance of the natural environment to Canberra.

The planned development of Canberra into Natural Temperate Grasslands, Woody Grasslands and native forest habitats ensured the city’s internationally-acclaimed uniqueness as Australia’s capital city; the bush capital. Residents and visitors celebrate Canberra’s naturalness, its diverse habitats, its accessible wildlife experiences, spaciousness and fresh air.

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Inquiry into Engagement with Development Application Processes in the ACT.

Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal

  1. The Ginninderra Falls Association was formed in 2011 arising from concerns to protect the Murrumbidgee and Ginninderra gorges and falls area, covering both landscape and biodiversity.  The land bounded by these waterways is now proposed for major greenfields urban development which presents issues with the interface between the urban area and the natural environment.  We, therefore, welcome the opportunity to comment on ACT development application processes and wish to focus on the second and third Terms of Referenc
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Aboriginal joint management of parks

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

The NPWS acknowledges that the Indigenous peoples of Australia are the original custodians of the lands and waters, animals and plants of NSW and its many and varied landscapes. The NPWS staff statement of reconciliation gives a commitment to invite greater involvement of Aboriginal communities in the management of all areas under NPWS control.

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Approval for DV351: Mick Gentleman, Minister for Planning

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Dr Chris Watson
President
Ginninderra Falls Association
79 Denny Street
LATHAM ACT 2615

president@ginninderra.org.au

Dear Dr Watson

Thank you for your letter of 10 October 2015 regarding consideration of Variation 351 (V351) West Belconnen Urban Development by the ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Environment and Territory and Municipal Services .

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Summary of property assessment conducted by National Parks and Wildlife Service at Ginninderra Falls

Introduction

The Ginninderra Falls area is located north west of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) border in the vicinity of the Murrumbidgee River corridor and Ginninderra Creek confluence. Three parcels of land in this area totalling 274 ha's have been offered to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) for potential acquisition.

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