Property development adjacent to Jerrabomberra Wetlands

["Kim Farley via Canberrabirds " <>]

Hi Geoffrey, Rob and others

Canberra Birds/COG Committee has had a watching brief over the proposed developments at East Lake for quite some time. Several years ago we examined the various ACT strategic land plans, including scrutinising the East Lake component. At that time it did not appear that any of the elements encroached on the Nature Reserve. The Committee decided therefore, that it was appropriate to wait for the relevant Development Applications to be released, to see what buffer arrangements were proposed etc and to then respond where required. The news article suggests that planning is still at an early stage. 

Over time, the Committee will use the Chatline and other forums to keep members informed as new information becomes available. 

Kim

President Canberra Birds

On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM Geoffrey Dabb via Canberrabirds <> wrote:

 

From: Canberrabirds <> On Behalf Of geoffm--- via Canberrabirds
Sent: Tuesday, 4 November 2025 9:09 PM
To: 'Rob Geraghty' <>; 'Canberrabirds' <m("lists.canberrabirds.org.au","canberrabirds");" target="_blank">>
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Property development adjacent to Jerrabomberra Wetlands

 

Nothing to worry about as Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said “You’ve got the Jerrabomberra Wetlands here as well, which is a really sensitive and beautiful area that will need protection, but that’s what master planning allows you to do.”

 

If they do build there, rest assured it will be mainly for the well heeled.

 

Andrew Barr’s throwaway line was that it was “expected that there would also be a combination of public, community and build-to-rent housing, as well as accommodation for key workers”. How much of that will go in there? I can see Andrew Barr’s cash register going overtime with the calculation of the extra rates. What key workers?

 

From: Canberrabirds <> On Behalf Of Rob Geraghty via Canberrabirds
Sent: Tuesday, 4 November 2025 8:12 PM
To: Canberrabirds <>
Subject: [Canberrabirds] Property development adjacent to Jerrabomberra Wetlands

 

The article linked below indicates plans to redevelop the land from Jerrabomberra creek across to the railway station including the areas currently used by CIT, the Fyshwick Markets, etc. That would put redevelopment right on the edge of the silt trap on Jerrabomberra Creek. They're talking about 6 to 8 storey apartments, presumably similar to Kingston Foreshore.

https://region.com.au/feds-chip-in-2-8-million-to-keep-railway-precinct-and-station-development-plans-on-track/918420/

 

 

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