We are seeking your support to send an email to the Planning Directorate stating your objections to increasing the already significant height of building 4 (on Melrose Drive) and the associated reduction in solar access to surrounding residents.
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The WVCC welcomes the changes to the WOVA development but believes there are some further improvements to the design to be made. WOVA is a significant development and it is important that great outcomes are delivered to the Woden community.
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WOVA – submissions close 31 May 2018.
Geocon will construct 4 residential towers (1×10, 2×16, 1×24 storeys) on the Tradies site, opposite Bellerive Retirement Village.
While the WVCC supports development (eg Ivy, the proposal for the Alexander and Albemarle buildings) and welcomes the activity more people in Woden brings, this development is not appropriate for the site. The size and density is too much for Woden and it overshadows residents in Lyons. There is no need for 4 residential blocks (798 apartments) on 1.1 hectare (one of them is a 24 storey tower from Launceston
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The WVCC has undertaken the Melrose Drive mural as a community building exercise, to provide great art that can be enjoyed and valued by the community.
The design includes features of Woden and faces of residents that have contributed to the well being of our community. The mural is also designed to encourage discussion in the community and with the Woden Valley Community Council.
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