The following residents of the ACT draw to the attention of the Assembly that there is no community hall at Southlands in Mawson.
Community halls provide a space for people to gather and hold events, fostering social connections and promoting good mental health. As the major centre for southern Woden, it is critical that Southlands has a hall and other community facilities. The site west of Southlands Tennis Club and north of Mawson Playing Fields is a suitable site, well-located between the shops and playing fields and close to parking and paths.
The existing car park could be moved to the west of the site to avoid any loss of car parks. Facilities that could be located at this site include:
- A community hall, incorporating a men’s shed, and a community garden.
- A barbecue and shaded seating facilities, with space for food trucks.
- A basketball hoop and children’s playground.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call on the ACT Government to rezone the eastern portion of section 47, block 26 in Mawson for community facilities.