Andrew Barr

Inner North

Local sporting groups share more than $2m in grants

Posted: 8th February 2012

Today I announced that 68 local sport and recreation groups will share in more than $2 million in funding from the 2012 Sport and Recreation Grants Program (SRGP).  Over the last five years I have announced more than $11 million of SRGP funding to organisations which are focused on increasing...

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$1m project to improve traffic and safety in inner north

Posted: 3rd February 2012

Traffic lights at the intersection of Majura Avenue and Phillip Avenue in Hackett were turned on today to help improve traffic flow and safety, and also reduce ‘rat running’ through the inner north suburbs of Hackett, Watson and Dickson. The lights will be particularly welcome news for...

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Two new supermarkets for Dickson

Posted: 3rd February 2012

The ACT Labor Government is continuing to deliver on our election commitments to revitalise the Dickson Shopping Centre. I am pleased to announce today that the Government will be seeking expressions of interest for the construction of two new supermarkets at Dickson.  One of these...

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Improved water quality and flood protection from newly constructed Dickson wetland

Posted: 2nd February 2012

Improved water quality, flood protection and an oasis for local flora and fauna are among the benefits of the newly constructed wetland in Dickson, officially opened today by the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell. The Dickson wetland will provide multiple...

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Health Promotion Grants Program to promote healthy school communities

Posted: 26th January 2012

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has announced $316,000 in funding through the Health Promotion Grants Program to promote healthy school communities in the Canberra region. The Healthy Schools, Healthy Children Funding Round is part of a broader suite of initiatives aimed at promoting healthy, active...

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