Community Outcomes
You asked. I listened and acted on your behalf.
I'm pleased to share some examples of outcomes across many community programs and activities which the ACT Government and responsible Ministers have implemented, in direct response to your requests.
These examples show a clear message: I am here to represent you, the people of Murrumbidgee, and to act on your behalf for good community outcomes.
Community members ask me about a wide range of issues. From local municipal issues, like many of those below, to other requests for information, to sensitive and complex community safety issues, public housing, mental health, and child protection issues that are not appropriate for me to highlight publicly.
Since I stepped into this role as an MLA, I have assisted with over 1000 queries from members of our community - below is a selection of outcomes.
I'll regularly update this list, so please check back in from time to time to see what I'm doing on your behalf as your local representative. I want to encourage people to contact me. If you see a problem or something that needs improvement, send me an email or say hi at the shops. I will always endeavour to obtain a positive outcome as appropriate.
phone: (02) 6205 1448 | email: [email protected]
DEVELOPERS TO CONSIDER WOMBAT BURROWS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION – The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate has directed developers to confirm if wombat burrows exist on site before construction, after I brought up the issue during the 2022/23 estimates. July 2023
NEW TIMED-GATE FOR CHARLES WESTON SCHOOL OVAL, COOMBS – A new timed-lock will be installed on the southern gate of the Charles Weston School oval to allow better public access to oval facilities. June 2023.
RESIDENTS COMPENSATED AFTER EVO ENERGY OUTAGE, FARRER – Residents whose appliances were damaged a power surge in Farrer were compensate for the full value of their appliances. April 2023
PHILLIP POOL SUBMISSION SUBMITTED TO PLANNING BILL INQUIRY – Submission sent to Planning Bill Inquiry urging Geocon to work with the ACT Government to maintain and upgrade the Phillip Pool site. April 2023
PARKING LINES ADDED TO GILMORE CRESCENT, GARRAN – Lines added to reduce impact of TCH contractors inefficiently using street parking and blocking in residents. April 2023
ADDITION OF SIGNAGE FOR CYCLISTS, KENT AND NOVAR STREETS INTERSECTION UPGRADE – Better signage installed to direct cyclists on the C4 route to the recently constructed path while intersection upgrades were underway. March 2023
YARRALUMLA BUS STOP CLEANED – Bus stop 2450 across from Yarralumla Primary School is scheduled in to be cleaned and repainted. March 2023
NEW WOMEN’S CHANGING ROOMS FOR RIVETT OVAL – Construction commenced to provide women’s changing rooms at Rivett Oval. March 2022
ALTERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY INFORMATION - Information regarding the process of applying for Power of Attorney was significantly altered to be much clearer for readers. August 2022
FOOTPATH MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN COOLEMAN COURT & NAMATJIRA DR, WESTON - Had significant maintenance undertaken on footpaths, repair works lodged, and sit added for lighting program. July 2022
TREE CLIPPINGS AROUND CHAPMAN OVAL, CHAPMAN - Had leftover tree clippings around the Chapman Oval removed. July 2022
LOCATION OF FENCING FOR SURGE CENTRE, GARRAN - Had the location of the fencing on Garran oval for the Surge centre moved to create more space for the Garran Scouts and community activities. June 2022
RUBBISH IN BARNETT ST, HOLDER – Had rubbish that was causing issues for neighbours removed. May 2022
TREES FOR BRIDGES PL, ISAACS – Trees to be planted at empty space at back of Bridges Pl. April 2022
CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CALLAM OFFICES PHILLIP – an investigation of alternative suitable accommodations. March 2022
MAWSON OVAL CRICKET NETS – Repair of several holes in the nets and an investigation into a concreted bowler’s run. March 2022
EVELYN SCOTT PRIMARY SCHOOL - Enrolment boundary revised to include all Molonglo Valley suburbs, including Wright. February 2022
ROAD SIGNAGE AT SHEPERDSON PL, ISAACS – Repair of a damaged sign warning motorists of a sharp-turn nearby. February 2022
DUFFY OVAL, LIGHTING – Recorded and prioritised under streetlight urban infill program and scheduled to be completed in the 2022-23 financial year. February 2022
RIVETT OVAL, LIGHTING – Had a request for lighting at the oval recorded and prioritised under the streetlight urban infill program. December 2021
MAINTENANCE OF ATHLON DR & MAWSON DR INTERSECTION – Temporary maintenance of the intersection prior to re-surfacing at a later date. December 2021
DUFFY SHOPS UPGRADES – Toilets included in final design and implementation. November 2021
NO PARKING SIGNS AT GROSE ST, DEAKIN – Brought attention to illegal parking in Grose St and had no parking signs erected. November 2021
GREEN SPACE BETWEEN WRIGHT AND HOLDER – Remediation works and removal of rubbish to protect the space. November 2021
BERNACHI ST, MAWSON – Removal of litter and the consideration of installation of bollards at entrance to Mawson Ponds. October 2021
ROAD MARKINGS AT NAMATJIRA DR/HINDMARSH DR - Refresh of markings highlighting regarding right-hand turn onto Hindmarsh from Namatjira. October 2021
BOLLARDS AT HORIZON, COOMBS – Bollards were installed to protect the Uriarra Track against parking. August 2021
BOLLARDS AT WARAMANGA PLAYING FIELDS – Bollards and rocks were installed at Waramanga playing fields to assist in preventing illegal driving activities on the oval. July 2021
DEAD TREES AT CROWDER CIRCUIT – Several dead trees at Crowder Circuit, Stirling, removed. May 2021
PARKING ON CORNELIA ST, LYONS – Community consultation regarding parking arrangements on Cornelia St. May 2021
WARAMANGA SHOPS – Cleaning of Government-owned space outside the Waramanga shops. February 2021
DISABLED TOILETS AT GARRAN MEDICAL CENTRE – Brought attention to the breaches of the Crown lease to have the toilets repaired. December 2020
