Lowe, Holly - ACT Government

Lowe, Holly 

Subject: FW: Hawker Village Development 

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Sent: Wednesday, B February 2012 11:02 AM 

To: EDD, Community; 

Subject: Hawker Village Development 

The centre is well patronised by families and elderly citizens, it is not a trendy modern centre utilised bV 20/ 30 year old 

singles that require cafe's, coffee shops or trendy retail outlets. lf this mix of retail is desired then Westfield Belconnen 

is minutes away. 

Our customers require a convenience centre that has no parking problems or restrictions. You only have to watch the 

c( e for a day to made aware of where people park and how reluctant they are when it comes to walking with a 

\-y or bag of groceries. 

To change the centre at all is not progress for the community's sake but what seems to be an outcome that is driven by 

groups outside of our community. 

WHY DOES THE CENTRE HAVE Id CHANGE? IT WORKS WELL AS IT ISI 

Leave Hawker Village as it is and spend all the consultant fees and studies monies in projects that will add value to the 

greater community. 

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HAWKER GROUP GENTRE 

DRAFT MASTER PLAN 

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The purpose of the Master Plan is to establish a planning framdwork for the future development of the Hawker Group 

Cenhe, The Draft Master Plan has been developed by the Economic Development Directorate in conjunction with the 

Hawkei Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of community representalives, Hawkertraders, and other key stakeholder 

representatives 

Now that you have reviewed thb mabrial presented at the information display, we would appreciate your comments, 

Your views are valued and will be taken into account in finalising matters in relation to the sale and future developmenl of 

the land. 

1. How often do you visitthe Centre (tick below)? 

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1=strongly agree and 5=shongly disagree, please rate lhe extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement. 

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via the travelator to the plaza will be convenient 

The higher buildings should be located near 

Belconnen Way 

The proposed heights for new developmentare 

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The new plaza willbe an attractive meeting 

point in lhe centre 

I like the retention of the playground in the 

Plaza 

Residential apartments in the centre will 

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Housing over commercial and retail will enliven 

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Subject: FW: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master Plan Online Comments 

From: eddwebmaster@act.gov.au [mailto:eddwebmaster@act.qov.au] 

Sent: Monday, 6 February 20L2 3:38 PM 

To: EDD, Community 

Subject: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master Plan Online Comments 

Below are the comments provided through an online submission. 

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. Any other comments?: thoughts of my elderly parents( 2) who are against the expansion, 

particularly the underground carpark and the high level buildings. They 

wish to be included in the response count but do not have a computer. 

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THANK YOU FOR YOU COMMENTS 

Additional information may be obtained by visiling the.Economlc Development Dhectorale (EDD) website: 

www.economicdevelopment.act.qov.au 

Tetephone inquiries may be dhected to Ms Kalhleen Pooley in EDD's Community Engagement Unit on 6205 4056. 

PLEASE DR0P INTO THE BoX PROVIDED or RETURN TO SENIOR MANAGER COMMUNICATTONS AND 

MEDIA ECOMONIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE BY 

COB 31 JANUARY 2012 

Mail: GPO Box {58, Canberra ACT 2601 or Email: EDDCommunity@act.gov.au

lntroduction 

Hawker Centre Community Consultations Summary 

The draft Hawker Master Plan was made available for public comment on 3 December and the 

consultation period continued until 31January 2012, although feedback was accepted until 5 

February 2012. The initialconsultations included two drop-in sessions held on Saturday 3 December 

2011 and 10 December 2011 in the centre and several drop-in sessions held on the weekdays 

between the Saturday sessions at Christ Church. ln addition the plans and supporting information, 

including a feedback form were available on the Economic Development Directorate (EDD) website. 

The drop-in sessions were manned by staff frbm the Land Development Agency, EDD and the 

consultants who have assisted with the master planning and facilitation ofthe Project Reference 

Group (PRG). Attendees at the drop-in sessions were provided with an opportunity to be briefed 

about the draft master plan and staff and consultants answered any questions. Attendees atthe 

drop-in sessions were encouraged to provide comments on the draft master plan via the feedback 

sheet. 

Atotal of 274 feed back sheets and comments were received. The following summarises the resu lts. 

Who Commented 

274 people provided feedback. 

Of these: 

D 47o/o werc male and 53% were female. 

) overall respondents were older than the total catchment population: 33% of respondents 

were aged 41-60 years compared with 26% of the catchment population while 43% were 

aged 6l years or over l2?%1. Only 11% of respondents were aged below 30 years (38%). 

> Almost half of the respondents lived in Hawker (47%). ln comparison, 22% lived in 

Weetangera, 10% lived in Page and 8% lived in Scullin. The balance (13%) came from other 

areas of Canberra. 

) About 40% of respondents visit the Hawker centre daily and the same proportion visit 2-3 

times per week. About 9% of respondents visited weekly and 9% occasionally. 

What the Community Said 

As part of the feedback, respondents were asked to indicate whether they agreed or disagreed with 

a series ofstatements about different aspects ofthe draft Master Plan. Figure l presents the results 

which are summarised below. 

) The same proportion of respondents agreed (44%) as disagreed (44%) with the proposed 

location of the su perma rket, however only 35% of people agreed that a bigger supermarket 

would better meet residents' needs and 10% were neutral. 

) 44% of respondents liked the location ofthe additional shops proposed in the draft Master 

Plan and 37% did not agree. ln comparison 59% of respondents agreed with the provision of 

additional cafes and outdoor dining. 

> The majorlty of respondents considered that parking would not continue to be available and 

accessible (55%) whereas 36% agreed that parking would continue to be available and 

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accessible. Similarly 48% of respondents disagreed that the pedestrian access from the 

proposed undercroft parking would be convenient with 39% agreeing. 

Respondents generally agreed that higher buildings should be located near Belconnen Way 

(59%) where as 24% disagreed. However over half of respondents (59%) did not agree that 

the proposed building heights for new development in the centre were appropriate and 31% 

agreed. 

Half of respondents agreed that the plaza would be an attractive meeting place compared 

with 3t% who did not agree that the plaza would be an attractive meeting place. However a 

much higher proportion of respondents (78%) agreed with the proposalto retain the 

playground in the plaza and only 8% disagreed. 

A higher proportion of respondents disagreed that the development of apartments in the 

centre would increase housing choice for residents (47%)than agreed (37%). Similarly a 

higher proportion (53%) considered that.housing would not enliven the centre than 

considered that it would (39%). 

Respondents did not consider it necessary to rename parts of Hawker Place:.24% of 

respondents agreed whereas 38% disagreed. A relatively high proportion of respondents 

(39%)were neutral. 

A higher proportion of respondents disagreed (52o/o) that the draft master plan proposals 

would make the Hawker Centre a more attractive place to visit compared with 39% who 

considered that they would make it a more attractive place to visit. Similarly a higher 

proportion did not agree that they would visit the centre more often if the plan was 

implemented: 28% agreed they would visit the centre more frequently compared with 56% 

of respondents who did not agree.

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A bigger supermarket will better meet resident's needs 

The location proposedfor the supermarket is appropriate 

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Parkingwillcontinue to be available and accessible 

Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the travelator to the 

plaza will be convenient 

The higher buildings should be located near Belconnen Way 

The proposed heights for new development are appropriate 

The new plaza will be an attractive meeting point in the centre 

I like the retention ofthe playground in the plaza 

Residential apartments in the centre will increase housing choices for 

residents 

Housing over commercial and retail will enliven the centre 

Some parts of Hawker Place should be renamed 

The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more attractive placeto visit 

lwould visitthe centre more frequently if the master plan was 

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The Economic Development Directorate (EDD) is hosting a number oJ community drop-in sessions io present the Hawker 

Group Centre Draft Master Plan to seek community comment. 

The purpose of the Master PIan is to eslablish a planning framework for lhe Iuture development of the Hawker Group 

Centre, The Draft Master Plan has been developed by the Economic Development Directorate in conjunction with lhe 

Hawker Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of community representatives, Hawker haders, and other key stakeholder 


Now that you have reviewed the material presented at the information disptay, we would appreciate your comments. 

Your views are valued and will be taken into account in finalising matters in relation to the sale and future development of 

the land. 

1. How often do you visit the Gentre (tick below)? 

Daily tr 2-3 times /week;/ Weekly 'E Occasionally tr 

2, Did you come here today specifically to visit the display? 

Yes tr No 

The following statements referto proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN. Using the scale of.1 {o 5 where 

1=skongly agree aqd 5=strongly disagree, please rate the extent to which you,agree ol disagreb with each statement, 

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The Economic Development Directorate (EDD) is hosting a number of community drop-in sessions to present the Hawker 


The purpose ofthe Master Plan is to establish a planning framework for the future development of the Hawker Group 

Centre. The Draft Master Plan has been developed by the Economic Development Directorate in conjunction with the 

Hawker Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of community representailves, Hawker traders, and other key stakeholder 

representatives. 

Now that you have reviewed the material presented at the information display, we would appreciate your comments. 


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Dear Senior Manager Communications 

Sunday, 5 Febiuary 2012 2:42 PM 

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Comments on Draft Hawker Master Plan 

COUTUENTS ON THE DRAFT MASTER PLAN FOR HAWKER SHOPS PRECINCT'dOCX 

Attached is a response to the proposed Draft Hawker Master Plan. I understand from The Chronicle that late 

submissions will still be accepted. We have been interstate this week and were uable to submit by 31 Juanuary 2OL2. 

We hope that our rsponse can be included in the community consultation. 

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COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT MASTER PIAN FOR HAWKER SHOPS PRECINCI 

As [ong-term residents of Hawker (10 years owner-occupier), we are taking the opportunity to 

provide feedback on the Draft Master Plan for Hawker. we have read the background papers, 

attended information sessions and the recent residents, forum. Whilewe-andmanyother 

residents - believe there is need for upgraded facilities and replacement of low quality and tired 

facilities and buildings, the scaie of this master plan is unacceptable if the "feel,, of .Hawker village, 

is to be retained. This was by far the majority opinion of the recent residents' meeting (24th Jan 

2012) which raised a myriad of concerns and observations. Specifically, we oppose: 

1. Thd Disappearance of Convenient parking 

The only land that ca n be readily sold and developed is two of the existing car parks between 

Hawkbr Place and coniston street. lt is proposed to build unlts/apartments which will not only 

cannibalize some L80-200 existing car-parking places for shoppers, but put more pressure on spaces 

as residents and their visitors will take up any spaces left (and do we really need more 

units/apartmentt or do developers want to build them because they are cheap and raise more rates 

per metre for the ACT government??). The new supermarket is planned to be built in the third car 

park across from the club. So we know that two of the first development projects that might take 10 

years will decimate the free surface ca r parks and provide precious few to compensate (some under 

the supermarket - perhaps). These car parks are community land (our'common's if youwill), not 

the government's private real estate, to do with as they will. 

The planners claim that more car parks will be available by 2040 - if all the undercrofi basement 

parking sites are actually developed and build by whomsoever owners/developers. ontheplanfive 

undercroft car parks are indicated (amounting to 345 places). This seems a complete pipedream, 

castles in the air. we bet that almost none of these will be built. so any calculation made by the 

planners about the alternative provision of car parks is not guaranteed, subject to devetopment 

whims, and up to 28 years away! we think it is most unlikely that underground parking will be 

included in the development plans (it is added expense to include in building works, and any 

undercroft built near or under the apartments are likely to be assigned to apartment residents). At 

the ANU we have proposed on many occasions that when existing car parks are commandeered for 

new buildings, that an underground or undercroft car park should be included, but we are always 

told that it is far too expensive and there is not the money for such inclusion; there still aren't any! 

The Hawker plan shows a pitiful small amount of kerb side parking, three of four spaces here and 

there, some nowhere near the shbps, and including the car park for the Medical centre (15 car 

places) which we understand is a private car park and the businesses pay a fee for their clients using 

it (they are not going to let in Hawker shoppers to fill theirspaces). Most oftheshown surface 

parking will not be convenieni for people with medical conditions, disabilities, prams, heavy 

shopping bags - and those simply in a hurry. As the cost of building underground car parks almost 

doubles the cost of the one-two storey build (as we understand), what guarantee is there that 

developers would be prepared to provide this? where are other people supposed to park after the 

ca r parks have been sold off and developed while they wait for the promised replacements to 

materialise? And how much will underground parking cost the public? 

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while the widespread concern about parking may seem a community-centred view of an ageing 

population in Hawker, it is of equal concern to young families with children. Hawker is an attractive 

convenient suburb for young families as older residents downsize - indeed many pass their 

properties on to their children and grandchildren - thus continuing a strongly held sense of 

community. Tradespeople frequently shop (or put on a bet at the club or TAB) at Hawker because of 

its convenient parking for utes with trailers, delivery trucks, full size trucks and even camperyans' 

people also use the extensive and convenient car parks when coming to Hawker for medical, allied 

health and other professional services provided at Hawker in the Birubi Centre (which itself has 

patently inadequate car parking now!). 

2. No guarantee that the Master Plan can be enforced and will happen 

ln reflning the master plan there appears to be a huge division between troders (businesses) and 

property owners,with consultation occurring with (some) privileged traders but actual owners 

saying they have no intention of selling or having been consulted. lf owners of outdated or poor 

quality buildings (shops) or facilities (professional centre, KFc, service station, Belconnen pub/motel) 

do not want to sell or redevelop, then much ofthe Master Plan wlll not happen and guarantees of 

new parking, retail, etc, will not eventuate. should re-development occur it will be at a premium, 

and valuations and rents will increase accordingly forcing many of the existinB traders to leave and a 

very different shopping precinct will be the result. We may find if the rents go up co nsid era bly that 

Hawker is littered with empty shops, vacant premises for hire, and no facilities. This is not the 

planners worry or concern when they stick little model buildings on model board to woo the 

unsuspecting public. But it is our concern - those in the community who have an existing vibrant 

shopping centre, with many traders paying tow rents and providing good-quality and cheap 

products/services. we have asked around in many of the shops and among the smaller traders and 

most say they know nothing, have not been consulted, and that they will hold onto their existing 

leases until they expire and see what happens or transpires (some hold leases of 10 years) - this is 

not a very satisfactory state of affairs. Some change is inevitable (eg, roll-over of businesses, 

different types of shops) but the master plan does not fill us with confidence that the future will be 

better (and surely this is one of.the main things they should have addressed)' 

lf we look around Hawker we see two noticeable thin8s. First there are plenty of moribund or edgier 

retail precincts close by - have a look at the Weetangera 'shopping centre' which can now only boast 

a Brazitian waxing salon, dentist and prin\ing business; Page and Higgins shops are almost destitute 

and the Higgins, petrol station closed some years a8o due to declining business. Alternatively, we 

have three, yes THREE major retail centres within about 3 kilometres or 5 minutes drive away. There 

is also the new Rock development alonBside Belconnen Markets which proposes large scale mixed 

use retail, office and residential space; and we have Jamison, Belconnen Mall and Kippax - so why 

the need to massive expansion at Hawker? 

There is extensive evidence that - despite the rose- tinted visions of planners and their consultants 

(none of whom live in the area or have a idea of its local convenience) - there is limited capacity of 

government (and its agencies) to deliver or enforce aspects of a Master Plan, its intended land use 

projections, or development guidelines if owners won't sell or developers want to vory the plon and 

are prepared to persist. lf no one is accountable for the concept plan and no one can guarantee to 

imptement it, then it is but a mirage. lf we complaln in a decade's time that the master plan is not 

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eing adhered to then the consultants will have long high-tailed it away and be ccimpletely 

unaccountable for their 'vision', and the present ACT government personnel will have moved on and 

have no accountability for the eventual outcomes. 

3. No need for a mega supermarket 

There is also widespread concern about the unnecessary proposalto relocate the recently 

extensively refurbished and expanded IGA supermarket which is now a major and popular facility. 

The new IGA suits the needs of local convenience shoppers who like the accessibility, friendlinest 

ease of knowing and finding stocl! quick to shop, and easy to park; IGA also employs a considerable 

number of local youths and older workers providing much needed local income - it has a good 

staffing policy and a service-oriented culture unlike some of the big supermarkets which are 

downsizing staff, eliminating staff who might assist shoppers, and going self-service in check-outs. 

The recent IGA redevelopment took much, much longer than expected with severe disruptions 

lalting over two years during that time. There is no need for a massive mega-supermarket in 

Hawker to replace it when there are six huge supermarkets within a 10 minutes drive from Hawker 

,- (three at Belconnen Mall, two atJamison and one at Kippax. All ofthese are much less convenient 

than Hawker IGA (which is one of the reasons we don't use them). Moreover, given the domination 

of the supermarket business by Coles and Woolworths, it seems most unlikely that they would 

passively stand by while IGA doubled or tripled its current size. Remember they opposed Aldi 

opening at Belconnen Markets with the result that there is no supermarket there in the market 

precinct - a situation which limits their appeal for general shopping. lt is also possible that the new 

proposed supermarket site may be divided into two - one for IGA and another to go out to tender; 

the danger here is that we don't get better services, range of goods, prices etg but that a 

supermarket chain moves in and deliberately loss-leads to eradicate the Hawker IGA and put it out 

of business, reducing services and shopping choice and then upping back prices once they are closed 

. down. Two supermarkets are likely to compete intensively with local trading businesses (bakeries, 

delis, chemist, butcher etc) because they willset these services up in their stores. 

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4. Another planning folly - inventing a 'Village Centre'? 

The idea of moving and/or re-creating a 'Village centre' (the square) seems at best some planning 

fantasy. Does any shopping precinct in Canberra have a village centre that works as a vibrant 

community hub? Most intended villa8e centre places become empty spaces, disused or misused, 

graffitied, peopled by school waggers and touters, the occasional druggies or homeless (eg. Dickson, 

Civic and Garema Place, Kambah - even Manuka and Kingston). There is no evidence that the 

residents of Hawker and environs want a plaza in which to commune - more cafe and restaurant 

choice perhaps but the idea the people will hang around in the village centre to chit chat with 

passers-by is bizarre. 

5. Number and height of apartments /mixed use buildings 

The proposed height of the high rise'apartment buildings on the north side of the site is extremely 

concerning - 6-8 stories is unacceptable especially when there is plenty of apartment/mixed use 

accommodation being built elsewhere in Belconnen - eg. Jamison, Belconnen Markets, Belconnen 

Town centre, Bruce, etc. We already have a suite of 2-3 storey units/apartments in Hawker (mostly 

badly built and poor quality residences); and these are constantly turning over with new occupiers. 

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lf new apartments are needed (if) then why not tear these down and build decent ones on the 

exist'tng sites. Wethinkif parts ofthe master plan are adopted thattherewill bean even greater 

rate of turnover of residents in the proposed apartments who will generally be renters and who it 

must be said dre a different demographic from long-term house owners. As we see in the 

apartments already in Hawker these temporal residents have no commitment to or interest in the 

place as a community. This influx would completely chan8e the character of Hawker as a community. 

6. Transport provision for non-car users 

There was some talk at some of the public meetings of Hawker being put on a transport corridor. 

Apart from the road corridors which are used mainly by private transport (cars) there appears to be 

no planning for any transport corridor. Making provision fora busthattakes ustothe Belconnen 

interchange is hardlya transport corridorl What about a light rail network to Belconnen and outas 

far as Holt, what about more bike paths, localih/ transit movers (cf. san Francisco's BART system), 

etc. This is very short-sighted planning and indeed forces people to use cors but- hang on -the plan 

is eliminating the available spaces that we now already have so there will be less parking available 

for them. What realistic alternatives do they have? 

7. lmpracticat road system 

Many residents have expressed concern about the proposed ie-routing of access and through roads 

which are widely regarded as plainly unworkable. They are also made dangerous by the location of 

the centre close by Belconnen way - a highway. Ther?are proposals to have a small number of kerb 

side parking at various place along these busy roads flust off Belconnen way, springvale, even 

Beetaloo street). This will cause accidents as people try to park and to take off into traffic' We have 

only to look at Gungahlin where the roads that surround the shopping precinct illustrate the 

madness of this policy of squeezing car parks alongside major roads. sounds wonderful in theory - 

but in practice is a horror to negotiate and not have an accident. 

8. Why should Hawker residents want to spend more money at Hawker? 

The background papers presented some fantastic scenarios of the purported income of residents of 

the Hawker enVirons and compared this with current expenditure patterns.at Hawker, toncluding 

. that this community had the capacity (or duty) to spend much more than they do at the Hawker 

shops (one scenario suggested up to four times as much!). This calculation was used to justify the 

,need, for more retail outlets to tempt the dotlars out of people's wallets. However, it does not 

follow that local residents will quadruple their expenditure at Hawker on basics (food, etc), 

professional services (medical, haircuts, petrol, etc) and eating out, just because there are more 

retail places? lt is likely that the majority Hawker demographic is spending about as much as it ever 

will at Hawker and so has reached a limit of such expenditure; people may spend the rest of their 

incomes on things like travel, entertainment, electronic stuff, cars and household goods - and they 

will do so elsewhere. They have no intention of multiplyinB their expenditure at Hawker and a 

significant number of Hawker residents have fixed incomes and thus budgets (or will soon on 

retirement). This ls a completely false premise on which to base development plans. 

g. The suS8estion of a retirement village idea may be better idea and more desirable 

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A number of people have suggested that a retirement home/villagefacili{ would be better for 

Hawker. This was again suggested at the recent meeting called by the Friends of Hawker to much 

support and applause. We understand a retirement village has already been built at Kippax. There 

are some pluses with building a retirement village in preference to apartments and flats - more 

accommodation for the aged, employment opportunities for local people especially unskilled or low 

skilled people perhaps who want a part-time job as carers, diverse services required (medical, 

supplies, food etc). Many aged residents would be able to walk to the shops and positively 

contribute to the local community - and the facility would probably be much less intrusive on the 

Hawker village vibe. 

ln sum, this Draft Master Plan is not the right plan for Hawker and needs radical and realistic re- 

visioning. 

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Saturday, 4 February 2012 10:00 AM 

EDD, Community 

Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master Plan Online Comments 


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Centre?: Daily 

. Did you come here today 

specifically to visit the 

display?: 



Master Plan.: 

Yes 

4. What are the main features 

of the plans on display that 

you believe will improve the nil 

Hawker Centre?: 

A bigger supermarket wiil better meet resident's needs: Strongly disagree 

(5); The location proposed for the supermarket is appropriate: Strongly 

disagree (5); I like the location of the additional shops: Strongly disagree 

(5); I like that the plan provides for additional cafes and more outdoor 

dining: Strongly disagree (5); Parking will continue to be available and 

accessible: Shongly disagree (5); Pedestrian access from the undercroft 

parking via the travelator to the plazawill be convenient: Strongly 

disagree (5); The higher buildings should be located near Belconnen 

Way: Strongly disagree (5); The proposed heights for new development 

are appropriate: Strongly disagree (5); The new plaza will be an attractive 

meeting point in the centre: Strongly disagree (5); I like the retention of 

the playground in the plaza: Strongly agree (1); Residential apartments in 

the centre will increase housing choice for residents: Strongly disagree 

(5); Housing over commercial and retail will enliven the centre: Strongly 

disagree (5); Some parts of Hawker Place should be renamed : Strongly 

disagree (5); The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more 

attractive place to visit: Strongly disagree (5); I would visit the centre 

more frequently if the masterplan was implemented: Strongly disagree 

(5) 

Are there aspects of the plans I dislike the entire plan. It is not in the spirit of the initial intention to 

on display that you dislike? If keep a village atmosphere. ln particular, the addition of residential 

so, what are they?: properties will take up car places making the centre inaccesible and will 

drive down the price of properties in Hawker. 

Any other comments?: The plan needs to be scaled back and reworks. It reaks of back yard deals 

with property developers. 

In what suburb do you live?: Hawker 

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Centre?: Occasionally 



display?: 



Master Plan.: 

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you believe will improve the 


Are there aspects of the plans 

on display that you dislike? If _ 

no 

so, wliat are they?: 

Any other comments?: 

No 

In what suburb do you live?: ,ru*. 

. Gender: 

A bigger supermarket will better meet resident's needs: Agree (2); The 

location proposed for the supermarket is appropriate: Agree (2); I like the 

location of the additional shops: Agree (2); I like that the plan provides 

for additional cafes and more outdoor dining: Strongly agree (1); Parking 

will continue to be available and accessible: Strongly agree (1); 


plazawill be convenient: Strongly agree (1); The higher buildings should 

be located near Belconnen Way: Agree (2); The proposed heights for 

new development are appropriate: Agree (2); The new plazawill be an 

athactive meeting point in the centre: Strongly agree (1); I like the 

retention of the playground in the plaza: Strongly agree (l); Residential 

apartments in the centre will increase housing choice for residents: 

Strongly agree (1); Housing over commercial and retail will enliven the 

centre: Strongly agree (1); Some parts of Hawker Place should be 

renamed : Agree (2); The proposals will make the Hawker centre amore 

attractive place to visit: Strongly agree (1); I would visit the centre more 

frequently ifthe master plan was implemented: Shongly agree (1) 

the mixed use aspect of the development will enliven and invigorate 

Hawker shops, which are at the moment feel deserted and outdated. 

Female 

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Thursday, 2 February 201210.24 PM 




. . How often do you visit the 

Centre?: V/eekly 



display?: 



Master Plan.: 

a 4. What are the main features 





on display that you dislike? If 

so, what are they?: 

. Any other comments?: 

. In what suburb do you live?: 


location proposeci for the supermarket is appropriate: Agree (2); I like the 



will continue to be available and accessible: Agree (2); Pedestrian access 

fromthe undercroft parking viathe travelator to the plazawill be 

convenient: Agree (2); The higher buildings should be located near 

Belconnen Way: Strongly agree (1); The proposed heights for new 

development are appropriate: Strongly agree (1); The new plaza will be 

an attractive meeting point in the centre: Strongly agree (1); I like the 

retention of the playground in the plaza: Agree (2); Residential 

apartments in the centre will increase housing choice for residents: Agree 

(2); Housing over commercial and retail will enliven the centre: Strongly 

agree (1); Some parts of Hawker P1ace should be renamed : Strongly 

agree (1); The proposals will make the Hawker cenhe a rnore attractive 

place to visit: Strongly agree (l); I would visit the centre more frequently 

if the master plan was implemented: Strongly agree (1) 

My family would like to see cafe culture brought to our local shops. It 

would also be good to see more trees and grass and less grey concrete. A 

contained play for children would also be good to see. 

Hawker 

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A bigger supermarket will better meet resident's needs: Strongly agree 


agree (1); I like the location ofthe additional shops: Strongly agree (1); I 

like that the plan provides for additional cafes and more outdoor dining: 

Strongly agree (1); Parking will continue to be available and accessibli: 

Strongly agree (1); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the 

travelator to the plazawtllbe convenient: Strongly agree (1); The higher 

The following statements buildings should be located near Belconnen Way:-Strongly agree 1t; 1.ne 

refer to proposals in the draft proposed heights for new development are appropriate, Strongty ugi." 

Master Plan.: (1); The new plaza will be an attractiv".""iing point in the cintre: 

Strongly agree (1); I like the retention of the prayground in the plaza: 

Strongly agree (1); Residential apartments in the centre will inciease 

housing choice for residents: Strongly agree (1); Housing over 

commercial and retail will enliven the centre: strongly agree (1); Some 

parts of Hawker Place should be renamed : Strongly agree (1); The 

proposals will make the Hawker centre a more attractive place to visit: 

Strongly agree (1); I would visit the centre more frequently if the master 

plan was implemented: Strongly agree (1) 



you believe will improve the I'd like to see a lot more shops 






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: Any other comments?: 


Centre?: V/eekly 



display?: 

No 

A bigger supermarket will'better meet resident,s needs: Strongly agree 


agree (1); I like the location of the additional shops: Agree (2); I tike that 

the plan provides for additional cafes and more outdoor dining: Strongly 

agree (1); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: Strongly 

agree (1); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking yia the travelator 

to the plazawill be convenient: Agree (2); The higher buildings should 

The following statements be located near BelconnenWay: Strongly agree (1); The proposed 

refer to proposals in the draft heights for new development are appropriate: Strongty agree 1t;; fhe 

Master Plan.: new plazawill be an atkactive meeting point in the cenhe: Strongly agree 

(1); I like the retention of the playground in the plaza: strongly agree (l); 

Residential apartments in the cbntre will increase housing choice for 

residents: Strongly agree (1); Housing over commercial and retail will 

enliven the centre: Strongly agree (1); some parts of Hawker place 








. In what suburb do you live?: Cook 

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would visit the centre more frequently if the master plan was 

implemented: Strongly agree (1) 

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From : eddwebmaster@act.gov.au Imailto :eddwebmaster@act.gov.au] 

Sent: Thursday, 2 February 2012 3:11 PM 


Subject: Hawker Group Centre - Diaft Master Plan Online Comments 


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Did you come here today 


display?: 



Master Plan.: 









Yes 

. In what suburb do you live?: Weston 



agree (l); I like the location of the additional shops: Strongly agree (1); I 


Strongly agree (l); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: 

Agree (2); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the 

travelator to the plazawill be convenient: Strongly agree (1); The higher 

buildings should be located near Belconnen Way: Strongly agree (1); The 

proposed heights for new development are appropriate: Strongly agree 

(1); The new plazawill be an attractive meeting point in the centre: 

Strongly agree (l); I like the retention of the playground in the plaza: 



renamed : Neither agree/disagree (3); The proposals will make the 

Hawker centre a more attractive place to visit: Agree (2); I would visit 

the centre more frequently if the master plan was implemented: Agree (2) 

Higher density with vitlage feel 

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Subject: 

FW: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master Plan Online Comments 

From : eddwebmaster@act.gov.au [mailto:eddwebmaster@act.gov.au] 

Sent: Thursday, 2 February 20L22:59 PM 

To: EDD, CommunitY 




Centre?: 

Did you come here today 


display?: 



'Master Plan.: 









Occasionally 

Yes 

@ 

The location proposed for the supermarket is appropriate: Strongly agree 

(1); I like the location of the additional shops: Shongly agree (1); I like 

that the plan provides for additional cafes and more outdoor dining: 

Strongly agrce (l); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: 

Strongly agree (1); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the 

travelator to the plazawill be convenient: Strongly agree (1); The higher 

buildings should be located near Belconnen Way: Strongly agree (1), 

Disagree (4); The proposed heights for new development are appropriate: 

Strongly agree (1); The new plazawill be an attractive meeting point in 

the centre: Strongly agree (1); I like the retention of the playground in the 

plaza Neither agree/disagree (3); Residential apartments in the centre 

will increase housing choice for residents: Strongly agree (1); Housing 

over commercial and retail will enliven the centre: Strongly agree (1); 

Some parts of Hawker Place should be renamed : Neither agree/disagree 

(3); The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more attractive place to 

visit: Strongly agree (1); I would visit the centre more frequently if the 

master plan was implemented: Strongly agree (1) 

It is appropriate for a goup centre to incorperate increases to building 

heights as a moans of delivering higher denisty. This in order to 

encourage frequent patronage to aid its viability. 

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From: eddwebmaster@act.gov.au lmailto:eddwebmaster@act.gov.au] 

Sent: Thursday,2 February 2012 11:38 AM 






\-. Did you come here today 

' specifically to visit the 

display?: 



Master Plan.: 









Yes 



location ofthe additional shops: Strongly agree (1); I like that the plan 

provides for additional caf6s and more outdoor dining: Strongly agree 

(1);Parking will continue to be available and accessible: Strongly agree 

(1); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the travelator to the 

plazawill be convenient: Strongly agree (1); The higher buildings should 

be located near Belconnen Way: Agree (2); The proposed heights for new 

development are appropriate: Agree (2); The new plazawill be an 

attractive meeting point in the centre: Agree (2); I like the retention of the 

playground in the plaza: Neither agree/disagree (3); Residential 

apartments in the centre will increase housing choice for residents: Agree 

(2); Housing over commercial and retail will enliven the centre: Don't 

Know (6); Some parts of Hawker Place should be renamed : Disagree (4); 

The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more attractive place to 

visit: Agree (2); I would visit the centre more frequently if the master 

plan was implemented: Agree (2) 

improved public realm, square landscaping and son on. 

taller buildings to belconnen way are okay, as long as care is taken not to 

overshadow public spaces for long periods of time throughout the day. 

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. Gender: Male 

. Age group: 21-30 yrs 

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HAVE YOUR SAY 



economrc O.Gopment Directorate (EDD) is hosting a number of commUhity drop-in sessions to prdsent thO HaWk'6r 


The purpose of the Master Plan is to establish a planning framework for the future development of the Hawker Group 


Hawker Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of community representatives, Hawker traders, and other key stakeholder 




the land, 

1. How often do you visit the Centre (tick pelow)? 

Daily tr 2-3times/week d Weekly tr Occasionally tr 

2. Did you come here today specifically to visit the display? , 

YesdNotr 

3. The followin! statements refer to proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN. Using the scale of 1 to 5 where 

1=strongly agree and s=strongly disagree, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement. 

(P/ease by circle the appropiate number below). 

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Sent: Thursday, 2 February 2072 9:51AM 


. Subject: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master Plan Online Comments 

Below are the comments provided through an online submission 


Centre?: ccasionally 

\-' Did You come here todaY 

specifically to visit the ry 

display?: I No 



agree (1); I like the location of the additional shops: Strongly agree (l); I 


Strongly agree (1); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: 

Agree (2); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the 

travelator to the plaza will be convenient: Agree (2); The higher buildings 

. The following statements should be located near Belconnen Way: Strongly agree (1); The proposed 

refer to proposals in the draft heights for new development are appropriate: Strongly agree (1); The 

Master Plan.: new plazawill be an attractive meeting point in the centre: Strongly agree 

(1); I like the retention of the playground in the plaza: Agree e); 

Residential apartments inthe centre will increase housing choice for 

residents: Strongly agree (I); Housing over commercial and retail will 

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will make the Hawker centre a more attractiveplace to visit: Strongly 

agree (1); I would visit the centre more frequently if the master plan was 

implemented: Agree (2) 

The proposed designs meet a balance between city living and a relaxed 

o 4. What are the main features suburban lifestyle, a new gathering place hat encourages community 

of the plans on display that through a rich diveristy of services where people can meet and socialise. 

you believe will improve the sustianable living is also an important key point in the centres design an 

Hawker Centre?: di think its an extremely important example to be mkaing to the residents 

of the sunounding suburbs. i think this is exactly what Hawker shops 

needs. 

. Are there aspects of the plans 

on display that you dislike? If ,, - No' 


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. In what suburb do you live?: Hawker 

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Sent: Thursday,2 February 20129:45 AM 






, Did you come here today 

specifically to visit the \r^ 

display?: J -- '-"---^- No 


location proposed for the supermarket is appropriate: Agree (2);I like the 


for additional cafes'and more outdoor dining: Agree (2); Parking will 

continue to be available and accesSible: Agree (2); Pedestrian access from 

thq undercroft parking via the travelator to the pLazawill be convenient: 

Agree (2); The higher buildings should be located near Belconnen Way: 

. The following statements 

Neither agree/disagree (3); The proposed heights 

refer to proposals 

for new development 

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plaza: Disagree (4); Residential apartments in the centre will increase 

housing choice for residents: Strongly agree (l); Housing over 

commercial and retail will enliven the centre: Strongly agree (1); Some 

' v parts of Hawker Place should be renamed : Neither agree/disagree (3); 

The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more attractive place to 

visit: Strongly agree (1); I would visit the centre more frequently if the 

master plan was implemented: Agree (2) 

. 4. What are the main features 







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:omments?: 

Keep up the good work:...our local and Group centres would be well 

mo're sustainable and viable planmng such as is proposed at 

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From: eddwebmaster@act.gov.au [mailto:eddwebmaster@act.gov.au] 

Sent: Thursday, 2 February 2012 B:23 AM 



Below are the comments provided through an online submission, 



r Did you come here today 

\7 specifically to visit the yes 

display?: 

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Master Plan.: 








. -Anfother-comments? : -- 

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will continue to be available and accessible: Agree (2); Pedestrian access 

from the undercroft parking via the travelator to the plazawill be 

convenient: Agree (2); The higher buildings should be located near 

Belconnen Way: Neither agree/disagree (3); The proposed heights for 

new development are appropriate: Agree (2); The new plazawill be an 

attractive meeting point in the centre: Agree (2); I like the retention of the 

playground in the plaza: Neither agree/disagree (3); Residential 



centre: Agree (2); Some parts of Hawker Place should be renamed : Don't 

Know (6); The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more athactive 

place to visit: Strongly agree (1); I would visit the centre more frequently 

if the master plan was implemented: Agree (2) 

I think the urbanisation of the centre will be a big plus, and make for a 

more vibrant and sustainable focus for Hawker. 

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From: eddwebmaster@act.gov.au [mailto:eddwebmaster@act.qov.au] 

Sent: Thuisday,2 February 2012 B;20 AM 





Centre?: Weekly 


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\, 

display?: 



Master Plan.: 







sp, what are they?: 

- . -Any othereomments?:' 

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location of the additional shops: Strongly agree (1); I like that the plan 

provides for additional cafds and more outdoor dining: Agree (2); parking 

will continue to be available and accessible: Strongly agree (l); 


plazawill be convenient: Neither agree/disagree (3); The higher buildings 

should be located near Belconnen Way: Agree (2); The proposed heights 

for new development are appropriate: Strongly agree (1); The new plaza 

will be an attractive meeting point in the centre: Agree (2); I like the 

retention of the playground in the plaza: Strongly agree (1); Residential 




renamed : Strongly disagree (5); The proposals will make the Hawker 

cenhe a more attractive place to visit: Agree (2); I would visit the centre 

more frequently if the master plan was implemented: Agree (2) 

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Tuesday, 31 January Zotz l-t:08 PM 


CORBELL; BARR 

Hawker Group Centre 

I have been a resident of Hawker for L6 years, and wish to add my concerns to those already expressed by many other 

residents of this great suburb. 

I have very serious concerns for. the long term sustainability of our shops. I believe several aspects of the draft master 

plan seriously threaten the health of the Hawker commercial centre, and that very careful consideration must be given 

to the proposed plan. 

One of the most important features of Hawker Village is its convenience and accessibility. lt seems that the draft plan 

s,. usly threatens this convenience. I believe it is time for the government to have a serious think about its open 

' ther approach to development solely for the sake of revenue. lf you get it wrong at the Hawker Shops, and we lose 

( rt convenience, we will go elsewhere. And the Hawker shops will wither and die like so many other centres have. 

Part of that convenience is the current IGA which I visit several times a week for minor purchases. lt probably amounts 

lo 20% of our food budget. lf the Hawker IGA becomes a full size market, but retains its current non-competitive prices, 

can it survive? lwill not switch my main shopping to IGA unless they are reasonably competitive, with produce ind 

selections comparable to Woolies and Coles. This suggests that IGA will remain a 'top-up' market but with supermarket 

overheads. I don't think it will survive. 

Several times now I have heard from various government persons that a population 500,000 is a viable and sustainable 

figure for the size of our city. I do not believe that this, or any other government has ANY plan or strategy for reducing 

growth at any time in the future as we approach this number. lt is laughable (in a tragic way) that any member of the 

ACT government expects anybody to believe this. Where is the plan? How or when do we plan to start limiting growth 

when every budget demands more and more growth just to break even? ls this just a carrot waved in front of the public 

to placate our concerns about growth? 

I i .'eciate the opportunity to express my concerns 

I 

TI. .rk you, 

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on display that you dislike? If Obsession with satisfuing too many agendas and interests few of which 

are positive for the community and a village atmosphere for Hawker 


Yes 

A bigger supermarket will better meet residentls needs: Strongly disagree 

(5); The location proposed for the supehirarket is appropriate: Neither 

agreeldisagree (3); I like the location of the additional shops: Agree (2); I 


Agree (2); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: Strongly 

disagree (5); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the 

travelator to the plazawill be convenient: Strongly disagree (5); The 

higherbuildings should be located near Belconnen Way: Agree (2); The 

proposed heighls for new development are appropriate: Strongly disagree 

(5); The new plaza will be an attractive meeting point in the centre: 

Agree (2); I like the retention of the playground in the plaza: Agree (2); 

Residential apartments in the centre will increase housing choice for 

residents: Strongly disagree (5); Housing over commercial and retail witl 

enliven the centre: Disagree (4); Some parts of Hawker Place should be 

renamed : Neither agree/disagree (3); The proposals will make the 

Hawker centre a more attractive place to visit: Disagree (4); I would visit 

the centre more frequently if the master plan was implemented: Strongly 

disagree (5) 



you believe will improve the Some upgrading and rationalisation 


. In what subrnb do you live?: Hawker 

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No 

A bigger supermarket will better meet resident's needs: Strongly disagree 

(5); The location proposed for the supermarket is appropriate: Disagree 

(4); I like the location of the additional shops: Neither agree/disagree (3); 

I like that the plan provides for additional caf6s and more outdoor dining: 

Disagree (4); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: 

Strongly disagree (5); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via 

the travelator to the plazawill be convenient: Neither agree/disagree (3); 

The higher buildings should be located near Belconnen Way: Agree (2); 

The proposed heights for new development are appropriate: Disagree (4); 

The new plazawill be an attractive meeting point in the centre: Agree 

(2); I like the retention of the playground in the plaza: Agree (2); 


residents: Don't Know (6); Housing over commercial and retail will 

enliven the centre: Agree (2); Some parts of Hawker Place should be 

renamed : Neither agree/disagree (3), Strongly disagree (5); The 


Disagree (4) 

Some extra housing provided it is of good quality and at least two 

bedroom in size. 

Are there aspects of the plans I believe the playground should nbt be open to the road; that bus stops 

on display that you dislike? If need to be provided that don't block the road. I don't like the loop road 


car park at least. Buildings should 

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nents?: 

. In what suburb do you live?: Weetangera 

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space iimitatiorrr, *d ruf"ty at night. rnis ptan does nqt help them to 

keep having access to Hawker. 

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. Age group:. 

51_60 yrs 

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My main concem is the height of the residential buildings. 



No 

. fn what suburb do you live?: Hawker 


(1); The location proposed for the supermarket is appropriate: Agree (2); I 

like the location of the additional shops: Agree (2); I like that the plan 

provides for additional cafes and more outdoor dining: Strongly agree (1); 

Parking will continue to be available and accessible: Agree (2); 



should be located near Belconnen Way: Strongly agree (1); The proposed 

heights for new development are appropriate: Neither agree/disagree (3); 

The new plazawill be an athactive meeting point in the centre: Strongly 

agree (1); I like the retention of the playground in the plaza: Agtee Q); 


residents: Strongly agree (1); Housing over commercial and retail will 

enliven the cenke: Strongly agree (1); Some parts of Hawker Place 

should be renamed : Neither agree/disagree (3); The proposals will make 

the Hawker centre a more attractive place to visit: Strongly agree (1); I 


implemented: Strongly agree (1) 

The bigger plazaand the chance to have an extra coffee shop/restaurant 

or two. If there are three bedroom apartments with double lock-up 

garages; I might buy one. 

I am a member of Friends of Hawker Village but disagree withthem on 

this one. 

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Comments on the Hawker Group Centre Draft Master Plan 

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I would like to express my opinion that the Hawker Group Centre Draft Master Plan is not in the best interests of the 

Hawker catchment because it is an example of over-development that favours the developer. 

Point 1 

The MacroPlan Retail and CommercialAssessment of 20 April2011 

http://www.economicdevelopment.act.qov.au/ data/assets/pdfJile/0018/205542/MacroPlan Hawker Presentation sum 

!"rypdI 

s- _;s that the population of the Hawker catchment is likely to decline slightly between 2009and 2027 and that the current 

v 

. rage income is also slightly below that of ACT but the catchment can support an increase in retail GFA from current 

L. r0 sq metres to either 8953 or 12461 sq metres, depending which model they use. I believe the proposed increase in 

residential population at Hawker Group Centre does not support this huge increase. 

The survey undertaken by Friends of Hawker Village in June I July 2011 

http://www.friendsofhawkervillaqe.com/docs/SUMMARY%20OF%20HAWKER%20SHOPPING%20SURVEYS.pdf found 

that half the participants used Jamison as their main shopping centre (it has grade car parking) and only 10% used 

Hawker; 61% used Hawker for 'top-up' shopping and over 82e/o came there by car. I believe that making parking more 

difficult (in undercroft car parks) will adversely affect Hawker Centre as a place to do weekly shopping, even if there is an 

enlarged supermarket and more shops. 

I believe that MacroPlan's assessment has not taken into account the expansion of neighbouring shopping centre's. 

Kippax has added Aldi supermarket, Jamison has been upgraded and also added Aldi, and Belconnen Mall has been 

greatly enlarged and has added Aldi supermarket and Target and many other shops. There are also other (empty) shops 

at Oracle apartments in Belconnen and more shops are proposed for the Belconnen Markets developments. Hawker 

catchment residents are used to shopping away from their local shops according to their individual preferences (see 

FOHV survey) and there are only so many retail dollars available so an expanded Hawker Centre will struggle to be 

commercially viable. 

F+t2 

I rre ACT Government is trying to break the duopoly of Woolwoths and Coles and I think that encouraging a larger 

supermarket to be built at Hawker (which will most likely not be owned by IGA) is contrary to their policy. 

Point 3 

It is easy to envisage that although the development proposals are supposed to be phased, a stroke of a bureaucrat's 

pen can release the car park between Shell and KFC before any retail redevelopment and if the owners of the present 

shops do not want to demolish and rebuild with undercroft parking, then the Centre users will have lost a large convenient 

car park for very little benefit. This lgreenfields' site is so much more attractive to a developer than any redevelopment of 

the Hawker shops. 

Point 4 

It is quite unreasonable to expect the Belconnen Motel / Soccer Club to have to provide parking for their patrons when it 

was a Government responsibility to provide parking when they were established at Hawker. I am concerned that this may 

mean that these facilities close their dqors and allow the land to be rezoned for high density housing. 

Point 6 

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As each plan is released it has shown more housing than the previous plqn despite the consultation process that has 

shown that the majority no not want the additional housing. lt seems as thought the planners are intent on cramming in as 

much housing as.theY can fit. 

Regards, 

2

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agree (1); I like the location of the additional shops: Agree (2); I like that 

the plan provides for additional cafes and more outdoor dining: Strongly 

agree (1); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: Strongly 

agree (1); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the travelator 

to the plazawill be convenient: Strongly agree (1); The higher buildings 

should be located near Belconnen Way: Strongly agree (1); The proposed 

heights for new development are appropriate: Strongly agree (1); The 

new plaza will be an attractive meeting point in the centre: Agree (2); I 

like the retention of the playground in the plaza: Agree (2); Residential 



centre: Strongly agree (1); The proposals will make the Hawker centre a 

more attractive place to visit: Neither agreeldisagree (3); I would visit the 

centre more frequently if the master plan was implemented: Agree (2) 

\,' 4. What are the main features 


you believe will improve the More houses will be available in the area. 



on display that you dislike? If *,- 1\o' 

so, what arcthiy?: 

development of this master plan for Hawker - change needs 

Any other comments?, o' ' to I:ll1l,h" happen in locations like this, Canberra will not be sustainable into the 

In what suburb do you live?: Cook 

. Gender: 

future if we do not start to increase densities. 

FemaIe 

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. Age group: 3l_40 yrs 

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specifically to visit the No 

display?: 

BY f5o 

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(5);.The location proposed for the supermarket is appropriate: Strongly 


(5); I like that the plan provides for additional cafEs and more outdoor 


accessible: Strongly disagree (5); Pedestrian access from the undercroft 


The following statements disagree (5); The higher buildings should be located near Belconnen 

refer to proposals in the draft Way: Agree (2); The proposed heights for new development are 

Master Plan.: appropriate: Strongly disagree (5); The new plaza will be an attractive 

meeting point in the centre: Don't Know (6); I like the retention of the 

playground in the plaza: Agree (2); Residential apartinents in the centre 

will increase housing choice for residents: Strongly disagree (5); Housing 

over commercial.and retail will enliven the centre: Strongly disagree (5); 

. Some parts of Hawker Place should be renamed : Don't Kaow (6); The 


Strongly disagree (5); I would visit the centre more frequently if the 

master plan was implemented: Strongly disagree (5) 



you believe will improve the None 


Too big. OVERKILL! The long-term outcome will depend on what the 

decide is to their profit' Nor what is the best for the 

Are there aspects of the plans *:1tn:* 

ondispravthatvouoTJ'f,"ii'i"1ff1#3rJi"",T',ff*ffi:l'liffiH*"ffit[::H*:]'#3.'["f:, 

so, what are they?: 3 and 2-bedroom dwellings that will facilitate dorisizing, but the 

developers will have no interest in that. Bus pickup and setdown is 

dangerous - blocks traffic flow. No provision for park-and-bus system. 

Abandon the plan and start again. The starting point should NOT be what 

Any other comments'/' i, theoretically appropriate for a Group shopping center. The staring point 

should be what the NEEDS are of the existing community. Survey our 

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In what suburb do you live?: 

Gender: 

. Age group: 

NEEDS then provide what is best to meet those needs. The plan seems 

driven by retailers'desires, the Government's desire to sell off the car 

parks to make money, and the desires of developers who are likely to 

want to maximise profits from building cheap low-quality small 

dwellings.. 

Weetangera 

Male 

71+ yrs 

2


Subject: 

FW: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master Plan Online Comments 

From: eddwebmaster@act.gov.au lmailto:eddwebmaster@act.gov.aul 

Sent: Tuesday, 31 January 20L22:10 PM 


Subject: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master PIan Online Comments 




V. Did you come here today 


display?: 



Master Plan.: 

No 

. 4. What are the main features 


you believe will improve the None 





(5); I like that the plan provides for additional cafds and more outdoor 


accessible: Strongly disagree (5); Pedestrian access from the undercroft 


disagree (5); The higher buildings should be located near Belconnen 

Way: Neither agreeldisagree (3); The proposed heights for new 

development are appropriate: Strongly disagree (5); The new plaza will 

be an attractive meeting point in the centre: Don't Know (6); I like the 

retention of the playground in the plaza: Neither agreeldisagree (3); 


residents: Strongly disagree (5); Housing over commercial and retail will 

enliven the centre: Strongly disagree (5); Some parts of Hawker Place 

should be renamed : Don't Know (6); The proposals will rnake the 

Hawker centre a more attractive place to visit: Strongly disagree (5); I 


implemented: Strongly disagree (5) 

Too big. OVERKILL! The long-term outcome will depend on what the 

. Are there aspects of the plans developers decide is to their profit, NOT what is the best for the 

on display that you dislike? If community. It could end up being an unpleasant low-cost housing ghetto 


with lots of cheap and nasty one-bedroom dwellings. We also need lots of 

3 and 2-bedroom dwellings that will facilitate downsizing, but the 

developers will have no interest in that. Bus pickup and setdown is 

1 

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. Gender: 

. Age group: 

dangerous - blocks traffic flow. No provision for park-and-bus system. 

Abandon the plan and start again. The starting point should NOT be what 

is theoretically appropriate for a Group shopping center. The staring point 

should be what the NEEDS are of the existing community. Survey our 

NEEDS then provide what is best to meet those needs. The plan seems 

driven by retailers'desires, the Government's desire to sell off the car 

parks to make money, and the desires of developers who are likely to 

want to maximise profits from building cheap low-quality small 

dwellings. Jenny Boesen 

Weetangera 

Male 

71+ yrs 

2

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HAVE YOUR SAY 




Group Centre Drafl Master Plan to seek community comment. 

@ 

The purpose ofthe Master Plan is lo establish a planning framework for the future development ofthe Hawker Group 

Centre. The Drafi Master Plan has been developed by the Economic Development Directorate in coniunction with the 





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1. Hou, often do you visit the Centre (tick below)? 

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Yes @ No tr 3 DEd€04BC'R' 2olt 

3. The following statements refer to proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN, using the scale of 1 to s where 

1=strongly agree and s=strongly disagree, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement. 

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What are the main features of the plans on display that you believe will improve the Hawker Centre? 

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WHAT WE DON'T WANT 

HAWKER VILLAGE ISSUES 

O ANY TOSS OF OPEN PARKING ON BLOCKS 8 & 10 AND LESS THAN HALF OF BLOCK 26 

. ANY EXPANSION OF IGA (OR ANY OTHER BUSINESS) THAT DISTORTS THE BALANCE OF 

THE VILLAGE CENTRE BOTH PHYSICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY 

O CLOSURE OF ACTTAB, POST OFFICE, BAKERY, FOOD SHOP FROM THE CENTRE. 

HOWEVER, IF THEY ARE RE.LOCATED TO HALF OF BLOCK 26 TO EXPAND THE PLAZA 

AREATHEN THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE SHOULD NOT BE DISRUPTED DURING THE 

DEVELOPMENT OF THE CENTRE 

o DEPENDENCE ON ESCALATORS/TRAVELATORS TO ACCESS THE PLAZA LEVEL 

o MIXING BUSINESS AND DOMESTIC ACCOMMODATION IN MULTI.STOREY BUILDINGS 

o FORCING MORE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION INTO THE SHOPPING PRECINCT 

BOUNDED BY BELCONNEN WAY, BEETALOO STREET, CONTSTON STREETAND 

SPRINGVALE DRIVE. 

o A HOTCHPOTCH OF BUILDING HEIGHTS UP TO EIGHT STOREYS 

WHAT WE WANT 

o A BIGGER, SECURE PLAZA WITH VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 

\- o INCREASED SHOPPING, NOT RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION 

o COVERED PEDESTRIANTHOROUGHFARES 

o REVISEi TNNTTIC FLOW To AND FRoM BELcoNNEN WAY FoR CARS AND HEAVY 

VEHICLES ACCESSING PARKING AND DELIVERY STOPS WITHIN THE CENTRE PRECINCT 

o RETENTION OF EXISTING STREET LEVEL PARKING 

o INDENTED BUS STOPS TO MINIMISE DISRUPT]ON IN FLOW OF THROUGH TRAFFIC 

/an^,. 

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Amplii/ing Remarks on Hawker Centre Development 

I don't trust the LDA and want some specifics for the Hawker Master plan. For example, the ,Key Target of 

50% of new housing within the established urban area of Canberra' could be achieved in our area by hundreds 

of apartments in Hawker and a few duplexes in Weetahgera or Scullin. We should be assured that the Hawker 

allocation is set fairly by demographic estimates for all existing suburbs out to, say 2o4O for the whole of 

Canberra. ln that way we can establish where and when the much vaunted population groMh will occur. ln my 

opinion the growth of Hawker Centre should be limited to two storey levels of the existing shopping precinct. 

This means the existing shopping area can double, ifthat is required. Furthermore, we willnot need a bigger 

supermarket or service station or restaurants ifthe planned population growth is limited to that predicted for 

the Hawker precinct. 

My concept of Hawker Village is one that provides goods and services which will meet the broad needs ofthe 

local residents. Hence the post office, ACTA4 newsagency, chemist and IGA are all meeting the demand of 

most residents. If particular products warrant more competition from a wider community, such as the 

newsagency, then the Jamison Centre and Belconnen Mall are alternative solutions, for customers and 

providers alike. 

Turning to specific points in my hand-out, I accept retention of half of Block 25 as car park, assuming the other 

half is used to relocate the Post Office, ACrAB, bakery food shop, etc for the enlarged plaza. lt may be possible 

to also relocate the butcher, baker and dry-cleaning businesses too. ldon'tsupport demolition of lGAand re- 

location to create a larger supermarket. lfjustified, IGA should expandon its existing site to two levels with an 

internal escalator or ramp for its customers. 

I am against more accommodation encroaching on the public areas, such as building on the car parks. There 

may be opportunities to replace the town houses on Coniston, Limbunya and Undoola Streets with higher 

density dwellings. Furthermore, I am against mixing shops and residential accommodation in the same 

building, except for special purposes, such as a gymnasium or a coffee/sandwich store, primarily for the 

occupants ofthe same building. 

My concept anticipates use of the expanded plaza for free concerts and regular events - like a market day 

oncea month, to allow the local communityto enjoy a comparatively large plaza. My comment about security 

isto protect the site against vandalism, graffitiand illegal activities such as drug dealing. Thesecurityl 

envisage may include a police presence on special occasions but the normalsecurity would rely on casual 

observation by the public and business owners to report suspicious activities. Video monitoring isan option. 

Protective bars may be necessary to cover doorways and ground floor windows in some adjoining buildings. 

ln my opinion there are opportunities for growth in the Hawker Village. A stand-out need is better financial 

services. lt needs entrepreneurs and inviting shopfronts to increase the range ofgoods and services available. 

My point about covered footpaths, especially pushing a shopping trolley between car-parking and shops, is 

aimed at a more comfortable shopping experience. I hope traffic lights are not necessary afld readily available 

car-parking, convenient bus services and welFlit pathways, public toilets, etc should help make Hawker a 

centre of preference for local residents. 

Finally there may be better opportunities for Hawker Village to be more attractive to the schools nearby. For 

example, I notice the influx of teenagers from High Schools in the neighbourhood after school. what 

arrangements should be made to entertain/occupy children and young people who live near the Hawker 

Village? A community internet cafe may be a safe haven for s!ch activities, particularly in inclement weather.

ACT 

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Pedestian access from the undercroft parking 


HAVE YOUR SAY 



The Economic Devetopment Directorate (EDD) is hosting a number of community drop-in sessions to present lhe Hawker 

Group Cenfie Draft Master Plan to seek community comment. 

The purpose ofthe Master Plan is to establish a planning ftamework for the future development of the Hawker Group 

Centre. The Draft lvlaster PIan has been developed by the Economic Development Dkectorate in conjunction with the 

Hawker Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of community representatives, Hawker traders, and other key staketolder 



Your views are valued and wjll be taken into account in flnalising matters in relation to the sale and future development of 

the land. 

1. How often do you visit the centre (tick below)? 

Daity d 2-3 limes /week B Weekly tr Occasionally tr 


yes{Notr 

3. The following statements refer to proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN. using the scale of 1 to 5 where 

1=strongly agree and S=strongly disagree, please rate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement. 

(Please hy circle the appropiate number belovi. 

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Centre.'The Drafl Master Plan has been develoied by the Economic Development Dkectorate in conjunction with the. 

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project Reference Group (PRG) made up of communiiy representatives, Hawker traders, and other key slakeholder 


your views are valued and will be taken into account in fnalising mafters in relation to the sale and future development of 

the land. 

l. How often do you visitthe Centre (tick below)? 

Daily d 2-3 times /week O Weekly O Occasionally O 

2. Dld you come here today specifically to visit the display? 

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3. The following statements refer to proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN. Using the scale of 1 to 5 where 

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the land, 

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Subject: FW: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master plan Online Comments 

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Sent: Tuesday,3L January 2OL2 t:33 pM 


Subject: Hawker Group Centre - Draft Master plan Online Comments 

Below are the cbmments provided through an online submission. 




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A bigger supermarket will better meet resident's needs: Disagree (4); The 

' location proposgd for the supermarket is appropriate: Disagre-e (+I i fite 

the location of the additional shops: Neither agree/disagr". 1:;;i ilte that 

the plan provides for additional cafes and mori outdooiaini"g' Disagree 

(4); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: Disagree (a); 

Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the travelator to thi 


The following statements should be located near Belconnen way: Stro-ngly disagree 15y; nre 

refer to proposals in the draft proposed heights for new development *. affipriate: Strongly disagree 

Master Plan': (5); The new plazawill be an attiactive meeting point in the centre: 

Strongly disagree (5); I like the retention of theplayground in the plaza: 

Strongly agree (l); Residential apartments in the centre will increase 

housing choice for residents: Strongly disagree (5); Housing over 

commercial and retail will enliven the centre: Strongly disagree (5); 

some parts of Hawker place should be renamed : Stiongly airugi.. 1s;; 

The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more attraciive pf""f ti 

visit: Strongly disagree (5); I would visit the centre more frequentiy if the 

master plan was implemented: Strongly disagree (5) 



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disagree (5); I like the location of the additional shops: Agree (2); I like 

that the plan provides for additional cafds and more outdoor dining: 

Agree (2); Parking will continue to be available and accessible: Don't 

Know (6); Pedestrian access from the undercroft parking via the 

travelator to the plaza will be convenient: Strongly disagree (5); The 

The following statements higher buildings should be located near Belconnen Way: Strongly 

refer to proposals in the draft disagree (5); The proposed heights for new development are appropriate: 

Master Plan.: Strongly disagree (5); The new plaza will be an attractive meeting point 

in the centre: Don't Know (6); I like the retention of the playground in the 

plaza: Neither agree/disagree (3); Residential apartrnents in the centre 

will increase housing choice for residents: Strongly disagree (5); Housing 

over cbmmercial and retail will enliven the centre: Strongly disagree (5); 

Some parts of Hawker Place should be renambd : Neither agree/disagree 

(3); The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more attractive place to 

visit: Agree (2); I woultl visit the centre more frequently ifthe master 

plan was implemented: Don't Ifuow (6) 



you believe will improve the Additional cafes and outdoor dining. 


No.11 on map. Curbside parking on Beetaloo Street will cause a 

Are there aspeits of the plans hazardous traffic problem,with cars coming out of Jinka street, and 

on display that you dislike? If unnecessary destruction of established native trees on this spot. There 

so, what are they?: will be too much traffic converging on Beetaloo street especially if 

flawker Place is closed off. I think that the traffic flow to and from the 

shopping centre has not been addressed thoroughly. 


In the overall plans there is no mention of preserving the current 

established native trees. The building of units neit to the church on 

Beetaloo street is only addingto the problem of traffic congestion in this 

area, also with the nearby medical centre. This area is already very busy. 

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dining: strongly disagree (5); parking will continue to be available and 

accessible: Strongly disagree (5); pedestrian access from the undercroft 

parking via the travelator to the plazawill be convenient: Disagree (4); 

The higher buildings should be located near Belconnen way: Neither 

agree/disagree (3); The proposed heights for new developrnent are 

appropriate: strongly disagree (5); The new plazawill d an attractive 

meeting point in the centre: strongly disagree (5); I like the retention of 

the playground in the plaza: Strongly disagree (5); Residential apartments 

in the centre will increase housing choice for residents: Strongly disagree 

(5); Housing over conrmercial and retail will enliven the centie, st oogty 

disagree (5); Some parts of Hawker place should be renamed : strongl"y" 

disagree (5); The proposals will make the Hawker centre a more 

attractive place to visit: Strongly disagree (5) 


on display that you dislike? If Why do we need to put more people (residential units) there in the 

so, what are they?: Hawker centre. ThiJwi[ damage our culture. 

Any other comments?r 

In what suburb do you live?: Hawker 

E'larging the supermarket may be OK but upgrading Hawker centre to 

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The EconomicDevelopmentDirectorate (EDD) is hosting a number of community drop-in sessions to present the Hawker 

Group Cenke Draft Master plan to seek community comment. 

The purpose of theMaster Plan is to establisha planning framework for the future development of the Hawker Group 

Centre. The Draft Master Plan has_been develoied by t[e Emnomic oevetopmenr Direciorate in conjunction with the 

Hawker Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of cbmmunity representativei, Hawker traders, and other key slakeholder 


Now that you have reviewed the materialpresented at the information display, we would appreciate your comments. 


the land. 

1. How often do you visit the Centre (tick betow)? 

Daily O 2-3 times /week Ur' Weekly Occasionally tr 

Did you come here today specificafly to visit the disptay? 

Yes tr .No { 

The following statements referto proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN. Using the scale of 1 to 5 where 

1_=strongly agree and S=skongly disagree, please rale the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement. 

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resident's rieeds 

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THANK YOU FOR YOU COMMENTS 

Additional information may be obtained by visiting lh€ Economic Development Directorate (EDD) website: 

www.economicdevelopmenl.act.qov.au 

Telephone inquiries may be directed to Ms Kathleen Pooley in EDD'S community Engagement Unit on 6205 40[81 

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Group Centre Drbfl Master Plan to seek community comment. 

The purpose of the MasterPlan is to establish a planning framework for the fulure development of the Hawker Group 

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Now that you have reviewed lhe material presented at the information display, we would appreciate your comments. 

Your views are valued and will be taken into account in finalising matters in retation to the sale and future development of 

the land. 

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ATTACHMENT TO FEEDBACK FORM FOR HAWKER DRAFT MASTER PLAN 

I can understand the ACT Government's desire for some densification in Canbe rrubutam not 

convinced that the Hawker Cenlre is appropriate for the scale of developmeni proposed in the 

draft master plan. As early as the late 1970s, a decision was apparcntlymade that there was 

not enough local demand to warrant the full-scale group centretriginaily planned. The sale 

of the land previously included in the group r"rtre, brt*een ConiJo, urd^Bo*ook Streets, 

for townhouses was, in hindsight, quite rootstr. Itwould better have been used for high-rise. 

Since then, the Belconnen Mall, Jamiso-n_ and Kippax centres have all expanded, so any 

increased population around. Hawker will not necessarily result in increased local demand. 

Hawker has flourished at the expense of the local shops at Weetangera, Scullin and page. It 

now has all the basic shops necessary for weekly nr.i, plus a few other services such as the 

medical centre, pathology, post offiie and curtaln makirrg. It survives comfortably because it 

provides easy access for people in a hurry and it is corge?.ial in being open Jrd urcrowded. 

Unless Hawker is able to accommodate both an Aldi and a major=chain supermarket, then it 

will never have the {rawing power of Jamisoq Kippa* orBelconnen Mall. I cannot see Aldi 

choosing to establish yet another store so close to ih.r, on.r. While a larger IGA might be 

able to provide a wider range, it wiu never be able to "orrf.t" on price with these stores. 

Also, its smaller size is another attactionto people in a hurry as they don,t have to cover a 

large store areato find what they want. 

I have read the retail study on the government website and found it to be superficial in its 

consideration of the magnetic ereit of the larger ;tr-; ; trade at Hawkei. No thorough 

study seems to have been done to truly justiflr-the finding that Hawker is underperforming. 

It has been claimed that withoutimprovement, Hawker will decline. No evidence has been 

produced to support this assertatioo. Those wilo know trn t"ntr. and use it regularly believe 

thatthe kind of congestion.(and disruption) created uf imptementing the prffiea master 

plan will harm smaller businesses at tie centre. 

The fifth statement on-thefrrst page ofthe feedback sheet declares that the draft master plan 

provides for additional cafes and outdoor living. It is hardio see how this is so. The plaza 

will be a different shape but it is not obvious th-at it is much bigger than trr. ."iJirg plaza. r 

do not understand howthe master plan can determine what businesses will chose to establish 

there in the future. There are currently six food establishments, three ofwhich can or could 

provide pleasant eating places if the management wanted. to do so. RockSalt has thrived 

since opening for breakfast and coffee, the-Cookery Noot sr*es coffee and could do better 

business, the bakery on the corner next to the post Lmr. has an ideal site for rejuvenating 

itself as a cafdlcoffee shop. ! 

While r do not object to some residential development at Hawker, I do think that removing 

practically all the sulfagecar parks will be detrimental urrO rrrut two storeys should be the 

maximum height of buildings, with mayle four storeys in setected locations where they will 

not overshadow or menace neighbours. r settled happily in Canberra pr.rir"ty ulcause it was 

not overbuilt and not congested. This draft master ptun r...s to be in keepin! with what the . 

Government plans for all of canberra and will remove what makes it an atiraJtive place to 

live. We do not have beaches to compensate for ugliness, 

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The Economic Development Directorate (EDD) is hosting a number of comfiuhity drop-in sessions tb prdsent th6 Hawker 



Centre. The Draft Master Plan hr.._b_.g! developed by the Economic Development Direciorate in conjunction with the 

Hawker Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of commuriity representatives, Hawker traders, and other key stakeholder 



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Group Cenhe Draft Master plan . - -- r'to 

seek community comment. 

The purpose of the Master Plan is to establish a planning fiamework for the future development of the Hawker Group 

cenke. The Draft Master Plan nrt_o_.91 developed by the Economic Development Direciorate in conyunction with the 




Your views are valued and will be taken into account in finalising mafters in relation to the sale and future development of 

the land, 


Daily Ef 2-3 times /week tr Weekly tr Occasionally tr 


Yes tr .No { 

3' The following statem_ents refer to proposals in the draft MASTER pLAN. Using the scale of 1 to 5 where 

1=strongly agree and 5=strongly disagree, please rate the extent to wnich you agree or disagree with each statement. 

(P/ease by circle the approprtab number below). 



The location proposed for the superma*.t is 





accessible 


via the travelator to the plaza will be convenien-t 


Belconnen Way 



in the centre 

I like the retention of the playground in ihe 

plaza 

Housing ou 

stronsrv Agree :}^t.fl Disagree o,9|;gl 


increase housing choice for rerid;t 1 2 3 4 6) E 

So* 



lwould visit the centre more frequenfly if the 


.renamedl2@*4sE 

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7. ln what suburb do you live?...'........... .l!'.W.!:.A.'."""" 

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Govemment 

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" TheEconomicDevelopnientDirectorate'(EDD)ishostinganumberofcommunitydrop-insessionstopidsentthbHaWk'6r 

Group Cenke Draft Master Plan to seek community comment. 


Centre. The Draft Master Plan t r*_.91 developed by the Economic Development Direciorate in conjunction with the 

Hawker Project Reference Group (PRG) made up of community representativds, Hawker traders, and other key stakeholder 




the land. 

1. How.often do you visit the Centre (tick below)? 

Daily Ei 2-3 times /week tr Weekly O Occasionally tr 


YestrNo{ 

3. The following statem_ents refer to proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN. Using the scale of 1 to 5 where 

'l=strongly agree and S=strongly disagree, please rate the extent to which you agrei or disagree with each statement. 

(P/ease by circle the appropriate number below). 





Neither 

strongly 

Agree Disaoree 

Skongly agree/ 

Don't 

disagree know 

disagree 


and more outdoor dining 0 


accessible 




Belconnen 



point in-the centre 

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Residential apartments in ttr 

increasehousingchoiceforresidents 1 2 .3 4 O B 


the cbntre 


renamed o 



I would visit the centre more frequenfly if the 


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7. ln what suburb do you tive2........//.fr..N..K.F..8...... 

Gender: 

Age: 


6overnment 


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The Eonomic Development Dlrectorate (EDD) is hosthg a number of ommuni$ dropin sessions to present he Hawker 

Group Cenbe DrafrMaster Plan to seek communig mmment 

The purpose of ttre Master Plan is to estabtish a planning ftamework for ttre fr.rture development of he Hawker Group 

Cenbe. The Draft Master Plan hag been developed by he Emnomic Development Di,rectorate in conjunclion wih he 

Hawker Project Rebrence Group (PRG) made up of community representativeq Hawker baders, and oher key stakeholder 


Now firat you have reviewed ttre material presented at tre informalion display, we uould appreciate your comments. 

Your views are valued and will be taken into acmunt in finalising maters in relation to tre sale and future development of 

lhe land. 

l, How ofien do you visit the Genhe (lick belowp 

0aitvI 2-3timeslureek tr Weekly tr Occasionatly B 

\, 2. Did you come here today specifically to visit the display? 

YestrNoB 

3. Th6 follouiing sffiements referto propasals in the draft iIASTER PLAi{. Us-ng tre scale of I to 5 wtrere 

1=sbongly agree and 5=sbongly disagree, please rap tre extent to ivhidr you agree or dlsagree witfr eaci statement 

(Please by cfude the appnprtde number bebwl- 

A bigger supermarket r,lil! belter meel 

. residenfsneeds 

The localion.proposed for tresupermar*et is 

I like fte location of tre additional 

l'like that tre ptan provides for addifonal cfw 

and moreouHmrdining 

Parking uillcontinue to be available and 

accessible 

sfongli 

agree 

Neitrer 

Agree agreel 

disagree' 

Pedeskldn acoess fom fie undercroft parkirng 

1 2' 4 0], 

' \n ) 

The higher buildirigs should be located near 123 

4 

\z via the tavelator to the plaza will be mnvenient 

Belconnen 

The proposed heighb for new development are 

(e-r 

point in fte cenbe ' \J 

llike the retention of he playground in tre 

The new plaza willbe an atfactive meeling . 

Disaoree lironglY Don't 

oBagree Know 

Residenfialapartnents in tre cente will 4 ^ ^ t-r], 

increase housing choicefor residents 'l 2 3 v)5[] 

Housing overcommercial and retailwtllenliven 1 2 3 r,-.-\ 

rrecenrel23f)sn 

Sorne parb of Hawlrer Plm $ould be 

rcnamed 

The proposals will make fte Hawkercentre a 

more atbacliye place to visit 

f Upuld visithecente morefrequentry if he 

masterplan was 

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4. lMrat are the main fedures of the plans on display that you believe Yrill tmprovp Ure ttlrwter Gentre? 

@ Wd-......4,!^kf- **ah**1- 

Are lheleaspects of the Plaqs on 

6. fuiyfuilhercomments? 

..&*v. 

7. lnwhatsubutb 

Gender: Male 

Agel 

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' The Economic Development Directorate (EDD) is hosting a number of coniniUhity drop-in sessions to preSent the Hawker 

Group Centre Draft Master Plan to seek community commeint. 


Centre. The Draft Master PIan h.t-n_.gl developed by the Economic Development Direciorate in conjunction with the 





the land. 


Daily tr 2-Atimes /week 1 Weekty tr 


Yes tr .No 

3. The following statements refer to proposals in the draft MASTER PLAN. 

1=strongly agree and 5=strongly disagree, please rate the extent to which you 


A bigger supermarket will befter meet 

resident's needs I 

The locaiion proposed for the supermarket is 



and more outdo6r 


accessible 




Belconnen 



in the cenhe 




Housing over commercial and retailwill enliven 

the centre 


renamed 

fhe proposals will inake the Hawker centre a 


lwould visit the centre more frequenfly if the 


HAVE YOUR SAY 

Strongli 

agree 

Neither 

Agree agree/ Disagree 

L 2 

; 

2 

{ 


Using the scale of 1 to 5 where 

agree or disagree with each statement. 

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disagree know 

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HAWKER 

DRAFT 

GROUP GENTRE 

MASTER PLAN 

What are the main features of the plans on display that you believe will improve the Hawker Centre? 

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