Property & Projects - What's News - 10 July 2012

In the media – National

National Water Commission Amendment Bill passes Parliament The National Water Commission (NWC) will continue its important role overseeing the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) national water reform agenda, following the passage of the National Water Commission Amendment Bill 2012 through Parliament. The continuation of the NWC means it will have an ongoing role in overseeing all governments' progress on achieving water reforms under the NWI. (21 June 2012) More...

In the media – Victoria

New data helps local decision makers plan for possible sea level rise Local decision makers and communities will have access to better guidance and information with today's release of detailed mapping of Victoria's coastline. Coastal inundation data, maps and guides would give local councils and planning authorities a better picture of how sea level rise will affect their coastline and allow them to plan for the future accordingly (27 June 2012) New data helps local decision makers plan for possible sea level rise

Construction starts on Glen Waverley station precinct project The Glen Waverley station precinct will become an attractive destination for commuters, residents, shoppers and diners with the completion of works, following the launch of construction today at the landmark $70 million IKON project site (27 June 2012) Construction starts on Glen Waverley station precinct project

Build-to-suit offices at Dockland New commercial precinct, the Quarter, allows pre-committed tenants to launch a new building, designed for their needs, and they are given naming rights. MAB Corporation will develop a $250 million, 35,000 sqm commercial facility at Melbourne's Docklands (25 June 2012) http://www.propertyoz.com.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=16&id=5981

Major urban renewal brought another step closer by Coalition Government The Victorian Coalition Government has amended state planning policy to provide for future urban renewal, the Minister for Planning Matthew Guy announced today. The planning scheme changes amend the State Planning Policy Framework to specifically reference Fishermans Bend, E-Gate and Richmond Railway Station as areas for mixed use urban renewal (21 June 2012) Major urban renewal brought another step closer by Coalition Government

Improving the Local Government Act Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has introduced the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2012 into State Parliament. The Bill deals with, amongst other things, differential rates, election campaign donations, processes regarding complaints about council Chief Executive Officers and council costs in VCAT hearings into councillor misconduct (20 June 2012) Improving the Local Government Act

In the media – New South Wales

First Green Star - Communities PILOT project registered The 'loop' precinct in Canberra has been registered for a Green Star - Communities PILOT rating under the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA's) new PILOT rating tool for sustainable communities. The GBCA will now work with Rock Development Group to benchmark loop against 38 credits in the Green Star – Communities categories of Liveability; Economic Prosperity; Environment; Design; Governance; and Innovation. (27 June 2012) More...

In the media – Queensland

Epic energy penalised for data failures by Energy Regulator The Australian Energy Regulator has penalised Epic Energy (Epic) $20,000 for submitting incorrect pipeline data to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). In September 2010, two new wholesale gas hubs known as Short Term Trading Markets (STTM) commenced in Adelaide and Sydney with an additional hub in Brisbane being added in December 2011 (21 June 2012) More...

Report: Solar energy and energy efficiency major contributors to falling...