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LATEST NEWS
Tuesday 30 June 2009
DAVE MCINNES ROAD
Chief Minister Jon Stanhope today officially named the entry road to Stromlo Forest Park after local running athlete, Dave McInnes, who spent countless hours training in the area. “I am very proud to officially name the Dave McInnes Road at Stromlo Forest Park today,” Mr Stanhope said. “Dave is one of our local sporting heroes and has achieved many accolades as an elite athlete.
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Wednesday 17 June 2009
2009 world championships
The 2009 Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships will be held at one of the world’s best mountain biking facilities - Stromlo Forest Park - from 1-6 September 2009. This massive six day event will feature the best riders from all over the world battling it out for the ultimate titles. Read more...
Friday, 6 February 2009
'09 Fine for sport in the act
2009 will be the biggest ever year for sporting events in the capital according to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation Andrew Barr.
Speaking today at the launch of the 2009 ACT Government Sporting Events Calendar at Stromlo Forest Park, Mr Barr said the huge number and high quality of scheduled events is great news for sports fans and for the ACT's tourism operators. Read more...
CONSULTATION NOTICE
Stromlo Forest Park
Master Plan and Feasibility Study
The Department of Territory and Municipal Services has engaged architects Cox Humphries Moss and urban planners Parsons Brinckerhoff to deliver three interrelated projects for the potential future planning, development and operations of Stromlo Forest Park.
The project includes preparation of a Master Plan to guide the future growth of the Park. The project will also investigate the opportunity for commercial accommodation and a chairlift to the summit of Mount Stromlo.
A public drop-in information session was held on Saturday 16 May 2009 at Stromlo Forest Park and the consultants have also been meeting with interested stakeholder groups.
You are invited to download and complete the park user feedback form. The information will provide the consultants with further information on current park use and ideas for future improvements and development. These responses will be used to inform the preparation of the Master Plan.
The form can be returned via the following methods.
Mail: Stromlo Forest Park Project
GPO Box 331
Canberra City ACT 2601
Email: Stromlo@pb.com.au
Fax: 61 2 6281 9501
For further information, please contact Lee McCourt, Parsons Brinckerhoff on 02 6281 9500.
Stromlo Forest Park is a shared public facility with designated trails for bike riders, walkers and equestrians. Trails are clearly marked and colour coded and there are specific rules for their use.
