The Gungahlin Community Council (GCC) is a voluntary, not for profit, community-based association operating in the Gungahlin district of Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory. This area covers the north-northwest of the ACT between the ACT/NSW border, the Barton Highway to the south, and the Federal Highway to the east, including the village of Hall. Our objective is to preserve and improve the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of Gungahlin and the Gungahlin community.
Note: GCC is not a local government. If you have enquiries relating to government issues, we may be able to help you. However, the main contact for ACT Government enquiries is Canberra Connect phone 13 22 81 or at canberraconnect.act.gov.au.
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GCC Meetings
Wednesday 9th May 2012 - 7:30pm
at the Gungahlin Library.
News
NBN Drop-in session - Sat 12th May 2012
The National Broadband Network could change the way we communicate with each other and the world.
Gungahlin has been included in the next stage of the NBN rollout with construction commencing shortly.
To find out what this means to the Gungahlin & the exciting benefits high speed broadband could bring to you & your community, come to our information session on Saturday 12 May any time between 11am & 3pm at:, the broadband plans offered by their TISP and how their TISP...
Enclosed Oval Update
Construction has commenced on a new enclosed (fenced) oval on the western side of Gungahlin College. The development includes parking & a small wetland that connects with the major wetland development extending to the corner of Gungahlin & Gundaroo Drives.
The new oval will be a competition venue only (no training) for all football codes. Other ovals in the region have been developed for sports such as cricket & athletics.
Completion is expected by the end of this...
Plans for New Leisure Centre Complete
The plans for the new Gungahlin leisure centre are now complete, and construction of the centre is expected to commence in August with completion planned for early 2014. The highlights of the leisure centre are:The 50 metre pool has eight lanes and allows for Olympic standard water polo.The 25 metre pool is warmer and specifically designed for learn-to-swim classes with different water levels depending on the age of the children being taught. The pool will also have 4 lanes for lap swimming...
Read More...Gungahlin Drive speed limit to increase
GREAT NEWS! Gungahlin Drive speed limit to increase.
From 10 March, it will be 90kph between Barton Highway and the Glenloch Interchange.
This is a great outcome for community activism. GCC and all of your efforts have played a part...
Morning Tea with Ministers - 3 March 2012
Morning Tea with MinistersYou’re invited to meet ACT Government Ministers for morning tea and to discuss what's important to you in your local community. Date: Saturday 3 March 2012 (10.30am to 12.00pm)
Venue: Gungahlin College, Gozzard Street, Gungahlin, ACTTake this opportunity to find out what's happening locally and raise any matters of interest with ACT Ministers.Through Morning Tea with Ministers the ACT Government is continuing its commitment...
Meetings
April 2012 Meeting Minutes
Notes of GCC Meeting 11 April 2012.
Note: No MLAs present.
President, Ewan Brown opened the meeting at 7.30pm & provided updates on a number of issues.
Leisure Centre – out to tender, slight delays experienced, tight timeframe.
March 2012 Meeting Notes
Notes of GCC Meeting 7 March 2012.President Ewan Brown opened the meeting, acknowledged the presence of MLAs Dr Chris Bourke & Carolyn le Couteur & reported on the 1 March meeting of the presidents of the Canberra Community Councils with the Chief Minister...
Read More...Feb 2012 Meeting Minutes
Notes of Gungahlin Community Council Meeting 8 February 2012.
Conference Room 1 Gungahlin Library.
President Ewan Brown welcomed attendees to the 1st meeting of the GCC for 2012.
MLAs present: Katy Gallagher (presenting) Dr Chris Bourke,...
Submissions
- Electoral Boundaries May 2011
- Expanding ACT Hospital Services April 2011
- DA: Bonner 22 units September 2010
- Select Committee on Estimates 2010-2011 May 2010
- Opposition to DA for pokie club in town centre January 2010
- Territory Plan Proposed Technical Amendment Variation V2009-09 May 2009
- Canberra Airport 2009 Master Plan May 2009
- Territory Plan Proposed Technical Amendment Variation V2008-11 December 2008
- Franklin townhouses DA September 2008
- Solar efficient housing issues paper August 2008
- Gungahlin Town Centre Planning Study June 2008
- Canberra Airport 2008 Master Plan March 2008
- Draft Solar Feed-in Tariff Bill February 2008
- Draft 2008 Territory Plan Consultation June 2007
- Sustainable Transport Inquiry June 2007
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