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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2000 Week 5 Hansard (9 May) . . Page.. 1309 ..

MR SMYTH (continuing):

needs of contemporary and future Canberra. Importantly, the scheme has the ability to let land uses and activities evolve over time within a planning framework that sets the character of the development.

The parcel of land is currently subject to specific provisions of both the Territory Plan and the National Capital Plan. The area subject to the National Capital Plan includes the existing boat harbour at Kingston and Wentworth Avenue from Hume Circle to Brisbane Avenue.

The National Capital Authority and the territory government agree that it is important in the planning arrangements for the redevelopment of the Kingston foreshore area that there should be only one planning body involved in managing and approving development in that area. As the area is owned by the territory, and the greater part of the area is already administered under the Territory Plan, it is considered that the redevelopment should be administered by the ACT government.

Accordingly, the existing arrangements at Kingston are proposed to be altered so that the extent of the designated area is restricted to the immediate edge of Lake Burley Griffin. The Commonwealth's interest in the future development of the area can be achieved through the expression of aesthetic principles in the National Capital Plan.

The Territory Plan is being varied concurrently with an amendment to the National Capital Plan, No 29. The existing land use under the Territory Plan for most of the site is municipal services. This reflects the previous use of the site for a range of public sector uses primarily related to transport, storage and distribution. The majority of such uses have now relocated from the site or are in the process of doing so.

It is proposed to vary the Territory Plan by amending the land use policy from municipal services and residential to entertainment, accommodation and leisure, with appropriate overlay provisions, and, subject to the approval of Draft Amendment 29 of the National Capital Plan, to include Wentworth Avenue within the major roads land use policy in lieu of a designated area within the National Capital Plan.

The entertainment, accommodation and leisure land use policy is used where a need exists to set aside land specifically for these uses. Most of these uses are already provided for within the commercial land use policies. However, the entertainment, accommodation and leisure land use policy contains additional controls, such as restrictions on the type and size of shops, to protect the established pattern of commercial centres.

The objectives of the entertainment, accommodation and leisure land use policy are consistent with the proposal for the Kingston foreshore to be redeveloped as a vibrant waterfront precinct which is attractive to residents and visitors alike. Additional objectives and policies will be introduced to give effect to the unique characteristics of and the aspirations for the Kingston foreshore.

The range of land uses proposed are aimed at complementing the existing metropolitan structure of Canberra and providing the diversity of experiences and opportunities sought by the community. A range of opportunities are provide in which to live, work, recreate and meet.

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