The Western Edge investigation area was identified for investigation in the 2018 Planning Strategy. In 2020–21 the ACT Government engaged consultants to undertake preliminary background investigations to provide an informed understanding of the area. Further, more detailed environmental investigations are required and are planned to be undertaken.
Please note that these preliminary reports are consultant advice based on their specific focus of engagement. The reports do not represent the ACT Government’s position but will help inform future policy decisions.
- Contamination Assessment (November 2020) [PDF 7.2 MB]
- Preliminary Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Assessment (November 2020) [PDF 9.3 MB]
- Water Values and Environmental Hydrology Assessment (November 2020) [PDF 8.9 MB]
- Preliminary Ecological Review and Assessment (March 2021) [PDF 18.4 MB]
- Landscape Character Values and Visual Assessment (November 2020) [PDF 30.9 MB]
- Preliminary Bushfire Risk Assessment (December 2020) [PDF 10.9 MB]
- Preliminary Air Quality Assessment (August 2020) [PDF 19.4 MB]
- Preliminary Assessment of Engineering Infrastructure Opportunities and Constraints (May 2021) [PDF 3.2 MB]
- Cultural Heritage Assessment (December 2020). Please note that this report is not being made publicly available due to its cultural sensitivities consistent with the requirements of the ACT Heritage Act 2004.
- Research Report: A preliminary survey of small native mammals and their habitat at Stromlo East and West [PDF 3.1 MB]
- Woodland Bird Survey (June 2023) [PDF 1.2 MB]
- Aquatic and Riparian Study (October 2022) [PDF 4.1 MB]
- Little Eagles in the Western Edge area of the ACT (January 2023) [PDF 5.5 MB]
- Murray Crayfish Survey (September 2023) [PDF 2.2 MB]
- Murrumbidgee Flood Scoping Study (June 2023) [PDF 2.9 MB] - Note: The report is preliminary in nature and will be superseded by a study of the Murrumbidgee River channel in the ACT, currently expected to be complete by mid-2025.
