The Western Edge investigation area (WEIA) was identified for investigation in the 2018 Planning Strategy. The ACT Government engaged consultants to undertake preliminary background investigations to provide an informed understanding of the area. Further, more detailed environmental investigations are planned to be undertaken as required.
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 including placement of a future urban growth boundary.
- 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]
- 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- Murrumbidgee Flood Scoping Study (June 2023) [PDF 2.9 MB] - Note: The report is preliminary in nature and will be superseded by a study of the Murrumbidgee River channel in the ACT, currently expected to be complete by mid-2025.
- Capability and Suitability Assessment (May 2023) [PDF 101.6 MB] - Please note that part of this report is redacted and will not be made publicly available due to cultural sensitivities consistent with the requirements of the ACT Heritage Act 2004.
- Strategic Bushfire Assessment (October 2023) [PDF 23.5 MB]
- Growth Management and Engagement Framework (Stakeholder Engagement Strategy) (December 2023) [PDF 5.1 MB]