Government fails our community
‘The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we … Continue reading
Don’t reward the people who let you down over the Ellerton Drive Extension
Tomorrow, the people of NSW will elect the next state government. The polls are tight and every vote will count. Some people in this city think those of us who … Continue reading
Residents urged to raise construction concerns at QPRC meeting
Residents living along the Ellerton Drive Extension (EDE) construction route are urged to attend the council’s next community meeting on Thursday, 18 October, from 6 pm – 8 pm at … Continue reading
Residents report EDE construction work outside approved hours
Residents of Greenleigh who are enduring the construction of the Ellerton Drive Extension (EDE) have recently reported work being done at night, contrary to council approvals. Council approved road construction … Continue reading
Proposal for EDE construction workers to access site via Greenleigh streets
Roads and Maritime Services are proposing that some 20 vehicles use Greenleigh streets six days a week to drive workers to and from the EDE construction site to build the … Continue reading
Council to meet affected residents to discuss EDE construction issues
Queanbeyan residents have persuaded council staff to convene a meeting to hear their concerns about the difficult conditions arising from construction of the Ellerton Drive Extension (EDE). Dozens of … Continue reading
Residents suffering unacceptable impacts from EDE construction; time to hold council to account
Residents living along the Ellerton Drive Extension (EDE) alignment are suffering noise, dust and vibrations that are causing damage to homes. It’s impossible to dry washing outside. Dust collects in … Continue reading
EDE destruction zone destroying wildlife homes
From down town Queanbeyan you can’t see the dreadful damage being done on the Eastern Escarpment to build the developer’s road – the Ellerton drive Extension (EDE). This photo of … Continue reading
Auditor-General asked to investigate EDE contract
It’s now apparent why Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) was reluctant to disclose its agreement with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for the Ellerton Drive Extension (EDE) when asked, through … Continue reading
Still time to halt the EDE – more petition signatures presented
It’s still not too late to stop the Ellerton Drive Extension (EDE), with construction work yet to commence. So we presented more signatures to the 13 December meeting of Queanbeyan-Palerang … Continue reading
Comments closing on draft Integrated Transport Strategy
The long-awaited transport strategy for Queanbeyan-Palerang has been issued for public comment but you don’t have long. True to form, the council issued the strategy and accompanying action plans just … Continue reading
Queanbeyan Conservation Alliance 