Gold Creek Homestead - Official sod turning

The official sod turning at the historical Gold Creek Homestead site took place on Wednesday 17 May 2023.

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Jacka Battery Initiative: Community-Scale Battery Storage System Tender opens

The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Australia’s growing energy providers to create an innovative community-scale battery storage system proposed for the growing Jacka community.

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Choose the right tree for your Canberra garden

The Suburban Land Agency’s tree guide provides practical information about choosing the right tree for your garden.

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The Lawson roundabout at the end of Stockman Avenue is now complete

SLA thanks the Lawson community for their patience with road closures and kerb realignment.

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New early childhood education centre and primary school in Whitlam opening in 2026

The new early childhood education centre and primary school in Whitlam will open for the 2026 school year.

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Watch the Whitlam Local Centre Industry Briefing

The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) hosted an online Industry Briefing on Thursday 14 July 2022 for developers interested in learning more about the stage one tender process.

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Whitlam Local Centre development opportunity

The Suburban Land Agency is seeking stage one tender submissions from developers who share our vision to create a sustainable and people friendly destination for the local community in Whitlam.

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Place Ambition for Gungahlin Town Centre East

We are delighted to share the Place Ambition for Gungahlin Town Centre East - a place that cares for Country, connects the community, creates new ways of living and working, and curates partnerships to achieve outstanding outcomes.

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What's a Platinum Level Livable House?

At SLA's Display Village Innovation Precinct, our Platinum Level Livable design will show you what elements you may need to consider when creating a home that will age with you.

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Molonglo 132kV Powerline Relocation Project

The Molonglo 132 kilovolt (kV) Powerline Relocation Project has commenced and the works within the National Arboretum Canberra and adjacent reserve areas is about to start.

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Gold Creek Homestead Development Application approved

In May 2023 a significant milestone has been reached with the settlement of the Gold Creek Homestead Precinct site.

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Investing in Electric Vehicle Charging

Your next car might be an electric vehicle (EV). Make sure you're ready to charge it in your new home by installing a level 2 fast charger in a convenient place in your garage.

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The benefits of induction cooktops

The reason why they are so popular is because they have many benefits for our households.

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Maximise water efficiency in your home

The Innovation Precinct uses water-saving fixtures to show how modern living can be sustainable. Help us make a difference for the environment and save money too.

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Investing in solar panels for your home

One in four Australian households now have solar panels on their roofs, the highest uptake in the world. Join the trend!

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Designing a climate wise garden

Every yard or garden has a unique set of circumstances, such as sun direction, shading, soil type and water run-off. Help your garden thrive by choosing the right plants for Canberra’s climate and soil.

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Why are Energy Ratings Important?

Building your home to a higher energy efficiency rating makes your home more comfortable, and cheaper to run.

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Reusing wastewater in your home

Reducing water consumption in the home is a simple and easy way to decrease water and energy bills and lessen your household’s impact on the environment.

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What is a Heat Recovery system?

Heat recovery systems are a great way to keep your house warm, reduce your energy consumption and help the environment.

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