Minister Barr: Experienced Canberran appointed to City Renewal Authority Board
- Written by ACT Government
Released 09/11/2017
The final make-up of the City Renewal Authority Board has now been determined with the appointment of well-respected Canberran, Chris Faulks, to the final board position. Ms Faulks is the National Capital Authority appointment (NCA) to the Board.
The ACT Government committed to establishing a City Renewal Authority to coordinate Government efforts to renew Canberra’s CBD, Northbourne corridor and West Basin. There is a significant amount of work both planned and currently underway privately and by the Government in this area, and we are keen to ensure that the area continues to grow and provide commercial, residential and recreational spaces for Canberrans.
Ms Faulks is well known in the Canberra business community through her role as CEO of the Canberra Business Council and Canberra Business Chamber (2007-2015) and is an experienced board member.
A current member of NCA Board, Ms Faulks will join a high-quality board of industry experts in guiding the City Renewal Authority as it delivers people-focused, design led renewal in a precinct spanning from the lake through to the Federal Highway.
The board’s chair, Dr Michael Easson AM, deputy chair, Christine Covington, and first four expert members - Professor Ken Maher, Gabrielle Trainor AO, Nigel Chamier AM, and Kate Brennan – were appointed on 1 July 2017, with one final position reserved for a member nominated by the NCA.
Having an NCA nominated member on the board is recognition of the important role the Commonwealth authority has in Canberra, particularly in the City Renewal Precinct, and the importance of a strong ongoing relationship for the successful growth and development of the city.
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Section: Andrew Barr, MLA | Media Releases
