ACT Chapter President’s Message – June 2017
The ACT Architecture Awards are upon us. The National Arboretum will be filled with a sea of black attire on Saturday night as we award the territory’s finest examples of architecture, and the valuable contributions to our profession that architects have made throughout their careers. Be prepared to wander down the red carpet and make some moves on the dance floor. I will be announcing the ACT Chapters agenda for the upcoming year on the night. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it short. See you there!
The ACT Chapter has had some meetings with government recently, including with Planning Minister Gentleman, MLA Suzanne Orr, the newly appointed Director of EPSDD Ben Ponton, and an upcoming meeting with Minister Berry. I intend to continue to voice opportunities and concerns on behalf of our members at every opportunity I can, so please feel free to get in contact if there is something you think needs raising with government.
The ACT Chapter put in the following submissions this month:
- Woden and Mawson Masterplans
- Light Rail Stage 2
- End of Trip Facilities General Code
On conclusion of the awards program we will be full swing into the Design Canberra Festival planning, Please help us out with this important advocacy program. There are plenty of opportunities for members to be involved. We are also running our annual Solar House Day Lecture, Exhibition and Bus Tours and delivering the Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series.
Rob Henry
ACT Chapter President