Released 04/06/2018
A key piece of land in Wright will be committed for community use after the ACT Government approved Variation 358 to the Territory Plan.
In line with the expectations of Wright residents, Variation 358 prohibits residential care accommodation, supportive housing and retirement villages on Wright Section 29 Block 3. Instead, the block will be restricted to other community uses, such as a community activity centre, child care centre, educational establishment, health facility, place of worship or outdoor recreation facility.
“I am pleased the community’s expectations are being met by this amendment to the Territory Plan,” Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman said.
“Wright is a new suburb and the needs of the community are not yet fully established, unlike other suburbs which have existing developments. The original site at Wright was large enough to allow for both supportive housing and other community uses and the community strongly voiced their desire for a community facility.
“The draft variation consultation highlighted what is important to the local community and continued to help us deliver better planning outcomes.
“A sense of community is important for any suburb to build neighbourhood connections with the right community facilities available that are suited to the needs of that community.”
The variation addresses the Wright community's concerns before the site is released on the Land Release Program 2018-19.
The next step is for the variation to be considered by the Legislative Assembly.
“I would like to thank the Wright Residents Group for their involvement and commitment to their community. This variation is an example of what can be achieved with the government and the community working together,” Minister Gentleman concluded.
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Mick Gentleman, MLA | Media Releases