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JACK KERSHAW. SOME believe that residential development (albeit south-facing) at West Basin (Acton foreshore) can be installed sensitively, reflecting Walter Burley Griffin’s plans.  To achieve that, Parkes Way has to be extensively modified (at great expense, on top of the cost of current reclamation of the lake).  However, WBG couldn’t have conceived of the modern-day function of Parkes Way (an exemplary “parkway”), in moving masses of east-west traffic with the added advantage of enabling motorists and passengers to enjoy the lake and city environments; and so, the parkway and si...

Australian War Memorial redevelopment approved by Environment Minister despite heritage opposition ThuThursday 10 updated ThuThursday 10 The design mock-up for the proposed new Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial. ( Print text only Cancel Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has given the go-ahead to the controversial $500 million redevelopment and expansion of the Australian War Memorial, despite opposition from the Government's own heritage council. Key points: The changes would create a new Anzac Hall, and expand the AWM's exhibition space Critics have slammed the proposal as wast...