Question - Planning

Question

Number
1713
Subject
Planning
(Adjustments to the Bicentennial National Trail (BNT) near Ginninderry Estate)
Asked by
Kikkert, Elizabeth
Directed to
Minister for Housing and Suburban Development
Question asked on
21 March 2024
Answer due on
24 April 2024
Question asked
  1. Can the Minister advise on any adjustments that are being considered to the Bicentennial National Trail (BNT) as Ginninderry Estate continues to be developed, including a map of any adjustments being considered.
  2. What stakeholders are being consulted on adjustments to the BNT.

Answer

Answer Published
11 April 2024
Answered by
Minister for Housing and Suburban Development
Answer
  1. The Ginninderry Joint Venture development impacts the original Bicentennial Nation Trail (BNT) route. A future staged BNT route realignment (Attachment A) was agreed with key stakeholders as part of a Memorandum of Understanding executed in 2016. Temporary alignments of the BNT are sometimes required to facilitate safe passage through the trail while construction work is undertaken. These temporary alignment changes are discussed with the ACT Equestrian Association. The Ginninderry JV funds any additional signage required to assist users of the BNT.
  2. The Ginninderry Joint Venture has previously consulted with ACT Government agencies including the Suburban Land Agency and Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate, as well as external stakeholders including Riverview Developments, Bicentennial National Trail Limited and the ACT Equestrian Association. From these engagements the forementioned Memorandum of Understanding was developed.
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