Molonglo 3 East is in an early stage of planning. Molonglo 3 East is a large fenced paddock. In the Planning Design Framework the ACT Government outlines what it does and does not want, with plenty of space left in the middle.
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Kenny High School: turning things around
The design of the East Gungahlin High School in the new suburb of Kenny has been turned on its head as a result of the project being fast tracked in response to COVID-19.
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This article is a chronological list of the Molonglo Valley Stage 3 development stages and contains the key documents to download. It is mostly for reference purposes.
Continue reading “Molonglo Valley Stage 3 timeline 2004-2040”Evolution of the Molonglo Valley
The Molonglo Valley is not flat and that has been well known – and it does cause problems. In Molonglo 3, on the north of the river, the gradients can be a challenge.
Continue reading “Evolution of the Molonglo Valley”Gradients in Molonglo 3
Gradients are hard to guess. We do not have an eye for it. Riding a bike, we notice when it gets too steep, however, it is hard to say how steep that is. That is what the gradient measures.
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The problem remains: we continue to build cycling paths that are not suitable for the average cyclist (Austroads recommendations).
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Coming soon! The new suburb of Whitlam continues to show rapid progress with the unveiling of a new playground.
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Riding along Pipe Flat through the Molonglo Valley is a great ride. It is relatively flat and very scenic. It has become more difficult to pass the building sites at Whitlam and Namarag. Care is required on Coppins Crossing Road.
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In 2020, canberra.bike discussed the active travel network in Whitlam. Here is an update.
Continue reading “Pushing uphill still: Whitlam Local Community Route”Notes from the Lost Valley
Molonglo Valley is not lost, but it is still trying to find its way. The next step seems to be the Molonglo Valley Community Council. It is nowhere close to finished and hopefully, the Molonglo Valley Community Council will make a difference.
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