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HISTORICAL FACTS: Geocon - The Untold Story

Geocon lodges dozens of changes to controversial Phillip pool development

The project is back before the planning authority.

The Canberra Times

Landmark Kingston site up for sale in next step for arts precinct

ACT invites developers' designs for major project in the capital's inner south.

The Canberra Times

Latest Phillip pool report exposes serious failure of ACT government oversight

Was the pool debacle a stuff-up by public servants or deliberate obfuscation?

The Canberra Times

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Suspecting corruption, watchdog launched a Phillip pool rezoning probe

Investigation in 'early stages', Integrity Commission says.

The Canberra Times

Libs refer Phillip pool planning rule change to corruption watchdog

Integrity Commission will consider Liberals' corruption referral.

The Canberra Times

Minister concedes public service failure over Woden pool controversy

A 'detailed analysis' into the aquatic needs of the Woden community was never done.

The Canberra Times

Phillip pool audit reveals secret takeover talks and planning missteps

Ministers wanted a key planning study for the pool. Officials decided not to bother.

The Canberra Times

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'These buildings define Canberra': why public pools are vital for community

What does a community lose when its pool vanishes?

The Canberra Times

Candidates in ACT election should 'speak up for Phillip pool'

Fiona Carrick, who is standing as an Independent for Murrumbidgee, is already in the thick of the battle for Woden.

The Canberra Times

Geocon unveils 856-unit development in Woden

Take a look inside the developer's latest 'mega precinct'.

The Canberra Times

Geocon makes call on Phillip pool amid concerns for immediate future

Recent images sparked concern in the community.

The Canberra Times

Planned Tuggeranong ice sports facility to cost 'considerably more' than $50 million

No timeline has been revealed for the project either.

The Canberra Times

Construction begins on $300 million residential complex at 70 Allara Street

The project includes more than 300 apartments and commercial space

The Canberra Times

Save Phillip Pool group is holding a pool party on Sunday - all welcome

Supporters pool believe the pool is living on borrowed time.

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Long-awaited Kingston Arts Precinct plans to be lodged this year

Arts organisations are gearing up to make the move in late 2025.

The Canberra Times

Taking one step at a time for our young men and boys on the Menslink Great Walk

The walk finishes on Saturday at the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club.

The Canberra Times

Swimmers turned back: Phillip pool fails to reopen as planned

Three days after reopening was announced, swimmers are turned away.

The Canberra Times

Under new owners, Phillip pool set to re-open

It's been closed for the last two summers.

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Phillip pool to finally reopen ahead of summer

The pool has been closed for the past two summers.

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Berry promises all outdoor pools - including Phillip - will open for summer

She has told a concerned resident that Phillip pool will open in November.

The Canberra Times

Co-design and a 'razzle dazzle boat' in fresh start for Kingston Arts Precinct

Arts organisations will benefit from the mix of old and new on the site, a newly appointed architect says.

The Canberra Times

Six months on yet still no answers on Phillip excavation site wall collapse

WorkSafe ACT is yet to report on the Geocon site wall collapse in August 2022

The Canberra Times

C'mon Geocon, throw the community a bone and commit to Phillip pool

Wouldn't it be great as an act of goodwill to the community, that Geocon stuck to its word and kept the Phillip pool and ice rink open?

The Canberra Times

Berry meets with Geocon over future of Phillip pool and ice skating site

The high-rise developer bought the lease for the site last month.

The Canberra Times

Swimmers concern over future of Phillip swimming pool

Geocon have taken over the lease of the pool and have said they will continue to operate it.

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