ACT Government Economic Development Directorate

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  David Dawes

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• Land Release

  Land Release

  The Economic Development Directorate is responsible for preparing and monitoring the Government's indicative land release programs for residential, commercial and industrial land in the ACT.

   

   

   

  Land For Sale

  Buy, residential, commercial & industrial land.

  Direct Land Sales

  In certain circumstances, the Government may release land by 'direct sale'...

  Canberra by Suburbs Maps

  View, interact with and query a range of different types of information in graphic form.

  ACT Registered Builders, Tradespeople and Architects

  How to find and employ a professional, and information on licenses, registration and discipline.

  ACTuality Website

  Explore Canberra through this aerial view, interactive site.
  
  

  Useful Links

  The Canberra Plan
  ACT Government Infrastructure Plan 2010
  

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• Affordable Housing

  Affordable Housing

  The ACT Government's Affordable Housing Action Plan aims to help Canberrans of diverse income levels to locate and occupy appropriate accommodation.

   

   

   

  Buy or Build an affordable home

  Rent an affordable home

  Affordable Housing Action Plan

  How the ACT Government is standing head and shoulders above other states...

  Land Rent

  Home Buyer Assistance & Concessions

  Ideas for Your New Home

  Contact Affordable Housing

• Projects & Initiatives

  Projects & Initiatives

  Responsibility for the development, management and facilitation of a diverse range of land and property related projects and initiatives.

   

   

   

  Government Office Building

  Information on the Civic Government Office Project

  Supermarket Competition

  Bringing competition and better prices and choice to the community.
  
  

  Government Accommodation Strategy

  Is responsible for long term office accommodation for the Government...

  Williamsdale Airfield

  Narrabundah Long Stay Park

  ACT Nation Building Stimulus Package

  The Australian Government's $42 billion stimulus package.
  

  Revitalising Canberra City

  After substantial growth over the past 5 years this project will revitalise the city.

  Environment and Sustainability

  How we contribute to the vision of a sustainable city.

  ACT Government Real Estate Policy

  ACT Environmental Leasing Policy

  Contact Projects & Initiatives

• Sports & Recreation

  Sports & Recreation

  Sport and Recreation Services (SRS) manages the sport and recreation policy of the ACT Government, delivers community programs, manages many sporting facilities and provides advice to the Minister.

   

   

   

  Sportsgrounds and Facilities

  Access to the Sportsgrounds and Facilities is currently on the TaMS website. This content will shortly be transferred to the EDD website.

  Support

  Grants, Indigenous Sports Program, Disability Sport & Education.

  ACT Academy of Sport

  Supports the development of athletes to gain national team selection.

  ACTIVE 2020

  Long term strategic plan for sport and recreation in the ACT and region

  Learn

  Sport and Recreation Development.

  Contact Sport and Recreation

• Construction Snapshot

  Construction Snapshot

  The Canberra Construction Snapshot promotes the ACT and region as an investment location by providing up-to-date information of continuing and planned capital works and construction activities.

   

   

   

  Construction Snapshot Newsletters

  The latest information about current and projected construction activity in the ACT and region.

  All Projects

  Projects Sorted by Cost

  Projects Sorted by Type

  Gungahlin

  Belconnen

  Canberra Central

  Woden

  Weston Creek

  Tuggeranong

  Queanbeyan

  Jerrabomberra

  Jervis Bay

  Rural and Other Projects

  Contact Construction Snapshot

• Community Engagement

  Community Engagement

  We are committed to community consultation and informing you about our activities. We welcome your involvement.

   

   

   

  Current Activities

  Downer Local Centre
  Sydney & Melbourne Buildings
  West Woden Development Plans

  Recent Activities

  Outcomes, Reports & background information.

  All ACT Government Consultations

  
  

  ESDD Consultations

  Planning & Development Forum
  
  

  Links to other community sites

  Belconnen Community Council
  Gungahlin Community Council
  North Canberra Community Council
  Weston Creek Community Council
  Woden Valley Community Council
  Tuggeranong Community Council
  Inner-South Community Council

  LDA Consultations

  Contact Community Engagement

  
  

• Tourism & Venues

  Tourism & Venues

   

   

   

   

  ACT Tourism

  We have visitor information and reservation services and provide programs that enhance business through partnership programs, advertising opportunities and marketing collateral.

  Territory Venues & Events

  Manages Canberra Stadium, Manuka Oval, Stromlo Forest Park and the Canberra Business Events Centre; and oversees the implementation of the ACT Motorsport Strategy.

  Exhibition Park

  Exhibition Park In Canberra is home to hundreds of events each year and the city’s most popular caravan park/campground.

  Special Events

  Find out about our diverse range of events that add to the experience of visiting and living in our city.

• Our Websites

  Our Websites

   

   

   

   

  ACT Tourism

  Business Development

  Canberra Stadium

  Enlighten Canberra

  Events

  Exhibition Park Canberra

  Floriade

  Land Development Agency

  Live in Canberra

  Manuka Oval

  Molonglo Valley

  Stromlo Forest Park

  Visit Canberra

  Wrapt in Winter

  ACT Gambling & Racing