Described as an engineering masterpiece, “the Ferrari of bridges”, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge turns 60 this year – and the National Capital Authority has received $137 million from the Federal Government to strengthen and widen the bridge, extending its life for another six decades.
Seaplanes are expected to begin flying between Canberra and Sydney or the NSW South Coast by spring, and operators confidently predict that this journey will be one of the world’s great commuter flights.
The National Capital Authority (NCA) invites locals and visitors to come and celebrate what it means to be Australian in Lights on the Lake – with market stalls, food vendors, and a laser light water show at Commonwealth Place, Lake Burley Griffin from 25 to 28 January.
After so much wet weather, the sun came out for the National Capital Authority’s launch of the new look paddle boats on Lake Burley Griffin this Wednesday, 2 November. The iconic Canberra water vessels have been given a makeover, now sporting designs representing our rich culture, history, and connection to country.
Connecting Parkes and the city, the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is creeping up to its 60th birthday and like many aging things, it is in need of a bit of tender love and care.
From November, Canberrans and visitors alike will be able to enjoy a new European style dining experience at West Kiosk, right by the edge of Lake Burley Griffin at West Jetty.
Acton Peninsula has been chosen as the site for the National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, but some victims’ relatives are unhappy with the location.
A water quality expert insists that Queanbeyan’s proposed new sewage plant must be designed to remove algae-stimulating phosphorus from effluent entering Lake Burley Griffin.
