Major Projects
Have your say
ACTEW Corporation is seeking your feedback about our water security projects over the coming few years. Some ways you can give your feedback include:
Enlarged Cotter Dam Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) drop in sessions
To learn more about the draft EIS and other aspects of ACTEW's Water Security Major Projects, visit one of our drop-in sessions below.
- Tuesday 21 October 2008 - Canberra Museum and Gallery, Public Meeting Room - 10am - 12noon
- Thursday 23 October 2008 - Southern Cross Club, Phillip - 6 - 8pm
- Saturday 25 October as part of National Water Week at Rosary Primary School, Higinbotham Street, Watson - 10am - 2pm
A summary of the draft EIS is available here [
1.1MB].
To access all plans and documents associated with the draft EIS, please go here.
For further information on the sessions or to obtain a copy of the complete Draft EIS contact us on 6248 3563 or watersecurity@actew.com.au
My Cotter, My Place
What we have done so far
ACTEW sought your feedback on what attracts you and so many other residents and visitors to the Cotter recreation area. The precinct includes spaces along the Cotter and Murrumbidgee rivers, picnic areas and campground among many other great attractions. Your feedback helps us plan for the safe use of the Cotter during dam construction and consider ideas for re-instating and improving the area following construction.
As a means of gathering the communities views ACTEW undertook a range of surveys, feedback forms, workshops and ran a competition. The consultation activities ran through August, September and October 2008. The following is an overview of the process:
- Random telephone surveys
- An online feedback form (survey) open to anyone
- Public workshops
- Feedback forms returned via the post
- Ran a competition for entries into a time capsule to be placed at the enlarged Cotter dam
- Formation of a group Friends of the Cotter to keep interested members of the community informed of progress on the construction activities affecting the Cotter Precinct
You can still get involved by joining Friends of the Cotter or have your say via the information line.
A community consultation report will be available here once finalised in late November 2008.
Friends of the Cotter
There are other great ways to be kept informed about the projects that are taking place at the Cotter or to simply just share your memories of the Cotter precinct with others. If you would like to read more about the Friends of the Cotter group and register as a member click here.
ACTEW Corporation e-newsletter
Want even more information? Click here to register and receive a copy of Current, ACTEW Corporation's bi-monthly electronic newsletter which will keep you up-to-date on the ACT water situation and ACTEW Corporation's initiatives. By registering you may occasionally receive emails inviting you to contribute to ACTEW Corporation's on-line surveys or to provide input on ACTEW Corporation initiatives or programs.
Information Line
You can contact the Water Security - Major Projects team on the information line or email for further information on any of the above or to simply ask a question.
Information Line: (02) 6248 3563
Email: watersecurity@actew.com.au