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‘People Power’ does work when communities unite to achieve appropriate outcomes. CNRG has since offered to meet with the K-Group to discuss appropriate development and sustainability issues, within the constraints of the current zoning and Lease conditions.

Notwithstanding this encouraging result, we remain observant of proposed development activity and will continue to update the website with any new information.

 

CNRG's message to the Community

  1. The threat is real and ongoing – we think the concerns arising from the Re:Imagine Campaign should be taken very seriously. We are expecting a prolonged and determined campaign for redevelopment and rezoning;
  2. If it could happen here, it could happen elsewhere in Canberra's suburbia. Green open spaces, whether public or private, are key contributors to the well-being of communities; and
  3. There are many ways you can help, the most important is to raise awareness among friends and neighbours. Here are our primary suggestions:
  • Connect with our Facebook page
  • Ask to become a “Friend of CNRG” and sign up to our email distribution list
  • Watch the media and keep tuned to further developments
  • Use the golf, leisure and hospitality facilities at Gold Creek Country Club. This demonstrates public confidence and interest in the current facilities.

Next Steps for CNRG

We think there are at least three streams of activity to pursue:

First - To tap into the obvious community goodwill to make the golf course sustainable. There were many good suggestions made by members of the People’s Panel during discussions with the K-Group. We are seeking a meeting with the principals of the K-Group to work through these ideas with them.

Second - The Nicholls’ community is not the only community facing dramatic rezoning and re-development proposals that will change the character of their respective suburbs. It is important to collaborate with other community groups facing these challenges so that a more united and stronger message can be delivered to Government about the importance of seriously and substantively taking the community’s concerns into account regarding the continuing encroachment of development on suburbia’s green open spaces.

Third - The Nicholls’ community needs to make it clear to the ACT Government - whoever that may be - that it wants a commitment to genuine consultation. The current minimum 6 week legislated electronic submission-only process is unacceptable to the community. A framework for community consultation should, we believe, involve, amongst other things, an opportunity to work on a “whole of suburb” or “precinct” plan that is clearly aligned with the unique character and heritage value of the Harcourt Hill Estate, the Gold Creek Village, a golf course integrated into the suburb and the open land corridors and wildlife habitat that has defined the unique character of Nicholls since the mid-90s.

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