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The seven fenced dog parks across Canberra are intended to serve large catchment areas and complement other dog exercise areas such as designated on leash and off leash areas and are strategically located and are well utilised by dogs and their owners.
An interactive map of dog-friendly exercise areas can be accessed through the Domestic Animals map located at http://actmapi.act.gov.au and further information regarding these areas can be found at www.tccs.act.gov.au/city-living/pets/dogs/recreation-with-my-dog.
In response to Petitions 19-20 and 20-20
I have asked Roads ACT to examine the traffic volume and speed on Windeyer Road and if appropriate look at the possibility of converting the existing pedestrian crossing into a pair of zebra crossings.
Investigations will be undertaken in October as to whether a zebra crossing is feasible for implementation. If feasible the installation of a crossing will be included in the Minor New Works program for delivery by 30 June 2021.
In relation to Disability Parking at Watson Shops, TCCS will investigate the request for disabled this request and consult the affected businesses about the provision of an additional disabled parking space adjacent to the existing disability parking space at the Watson shops.
In response to Petition 11-20
The Turner Bus Layover project has been under consideration by the ACT Government for many years and to ensure the best project outcomes for the community, extensive consultation has been undertaken. Consultation commenced in 2012 on the bus layover and interchange feasibility study, in 2013 a public exhibition was held and in 2014 consultation was undertaken on the draft variation to the Territory Plan. I am advised that in April 2020 another letter box drop was undertaken in the area to provide residents and local businesses with more details on the works, including hours and changed traffic arrangements.
While the ACT Government understands concerns about the development of a new bus layover, investment in essential public transport is necessary for our growing city. The new facility, which replaces an existing dirt car park on the site, will help Transport Canberra to run services efficiently, meaning that more bus services can be provided for our community, including Turner residents.
The petitioners note that Canberra is one of the most liveable cities in the world. Ongoing investment in our public transport system to provide more bus and light rail services is a key element of the Government’s strategy to ensure that Canberra remains an easy and pleasant place to live. Without investment in our public transport network – whether that is through growing our bus fleet and expanding the light rail network to the southside or through smaller projects, such as the Turner Bus Layover – our city will not be as liveable in the future.
Given the importance of this and the extensive community consultation undertaken since 2012, the Government has no plans to delay construction of the Turner bus layover to undertake further consultation.
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