Page 3736 - Week 12 - Wednesday, 29 October 2014
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directions for the ACT government, master planning works to revitalise Canberra and facilities development. It also supports the transport vision. Master planning links important relationships of land use and transport with a shift to a more sustainable transport system and a more sustainable Canberra. Master plans set out a clear vision, outcomes and strategies to manage the development of change over time and define what is important about the centres, and how their character and quality can be conserved, improved and enhanced.
The Tuggeranong and Erindale master plans were endorsed by this government in September 2012. When we look at the Tuggeranong master plan it recognises that Tuggeranong is Canberra’s urban gateway to the mountains. It offers a unique and urban lifestyle with easy access to open spaces and waterways. The Tuggeranong master plan recommends development of dwellings. Up to 7,800 new dwellings in the town centre and Southquay have certainly put that vision into place.
We on this side are a government of bold vision and action and we will continue to be that way. The question is, though, and it has been raised here today: what is the vision when it comes to the Canberra Liberals? We know very well what they are not for, and that is seemingly everything, but we do not have a clear vision of what they stand for. While they figure that out, we on this side will be getting on with the job and delivering for our city now and into the future.
In closing, I reflect on some of the key elements of Dr Bourke’s motion. It notes:
Canberra is now in its second century, and the ACT Government remains focussed on ensuring that the city continues to evolve as a modern, well planned and vibrant city; and
planned investment in building our city must continue if the city is to maintain its position as a city of innovation, urban amenity and one of the world’s most liveable cities …
It further notes:
the ACT Government has identified health, education, transport and urban renewal, and remediation of Mr Fluffy homes as its priority areas;
the projects being delivered in these priority areas are multi dimensional, delivering economic stimulus, jobs and social benefits across the city …
The motion asks that the Assembly:
resolves that transport and urban renewal policies must allow for increased transport demand that will result from population growth across Canberra over the next two decades …
In closing, I again thank Dr Bourke for bringing this motion to the Assembly.
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