works are underway. The extension will provide office accommodation for theatre staff and other local performing arts groups, and will replace the current demountable building that is used for accommodation. The Street Theatre Extension has seen the construction of a new wing as shown on the left hand side of the image Work has been completed on a number of areas in the city as part of the Canberra CBD Upgrade Stage 2. Works completed in 2012-13 include City Walk between Ainslie Place and Akuna Street and Veteran’s Park. City Walk between Ainslie Place and Akuna Street The Environment Works continued on a number of environmental and sustainability projects during 2012-13. Work has continued on the National Arboretum Canberra. During the quarter the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion was opened, offering a venue for private events at the Arboretum. The Pod Playground was also opened, which features play equipment inspired by plant pods. The National Arboretum Canberra was officially opened at a dawn ceremony on 1 February 2013, followed by a public event on the following Saturday. The National Arboretum is the largest arboretum in Australia, and features 100 forests of threatened and significant trees. The Pod Playground opened at the National Arboretum Canberra The Margaret Whitlam Pavilion at the National Arboretum Canberra Construction on the Weston Pond was completed during the quarter. The pond provides environmental benefits to the North Weston area by protecting the Molonglo River from runoff from future development in the area and the surrounding suburbs, creating a natural habitat for native species as well as creating a recreational area for residents. The completed North Weston Pond The Coombs Water Quality Control Ponds were completed during the year. – The ponds have been designed to address water quality control issues and stormwater run-off from the new suburbs of Coombs and Wright, and the nearby Stromlo Forest Park. The ponds will provide a source of non-potable water for irrigation of sportsgrounds, as well as providing recreational facilities for the new suburbs in the Molonglo area.
works are underway. The extension will provide office accommodation for theatre staff and other local performing arts groups, and will replace the current demountable building that is used for accommodation. The Street Theatre Extension has seen the construction of a new wing as shown on the left hand side of the image Work has been completed on a number of areas in the city as part of the Canberra CBD Upgrade Stage 2. Works completed in 2012-13 include City Walk between Ainslie Place and Akuna Street and Veteran’s Park. City Walk between Ainslie Place and Akuna Street The Environment Works continued on a number of environmental and sustainability projects during 2012-13. Work has continued on the National Arboretum Canberra. During the quarter the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion was opened, offering a venue for private events at the Arboretum. The Pod Playground was also opened, which features play equipment inspired by plant pods. The National Arboretum Canberra was officially opened at a dawn ceremony on 1 February 2013, followed by a public event on the following Saturday. The National Arboretum is the largest arboretum in Australia, and features 100 forests of threatened and significant trees. The Pod Playground opened at the National Arboretum Canberra The Margaret Whitlam Pavilion at the National Arboretum Canberra Construction on the Weston Pond was completed during the quarter. The pond provides environmental benefits to the North Weston area by protecting the Molonglo River from runoff from future development in the area and the surrounding suburbs, creating a natural habitat for native species as well as creating a recreational area for residents. The completed North Weston Pond The Coombs – Water Quality Control Ponds were completed during the year. The ponds have been designed to address water quality control issues and stormwater run-off from the new suburbs of Coombs and Wright, and the nearby Stromlo Forest Park. The ponds will provide a source of non-potable water for irrigation of sportsgrounds, as well as providing recreational facilities for the new suburbs in the Molonglo area.
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