Parliament's architect attacks ASIO building 'monster'

Canberra Times Saturday 15 August, 2009

Growing unease over ASIO 'factory' Canberra Times, p.1, 3 August, 2009

The sheer size of the new ASIO headquarters and location of such a high security project close to Lake Burley Griffin will catch Australians by surprise, its critics say.

Protecting the capital

Click here to read this letter to the editor, Canberra Times, 4 July, 2009

From the Letters editor, Canberra Times

"The monolithic ASIO headquarters slated for Constitution Avenue may be a fait accompli, but some readers remain upset about the approval process, particularly the alleged lack of public consultation. A letter from National Capital Authority acting chairman Don Aitkin claiming the plans had been subject to proper scrutiny failed to quell concerns, with two writers complaining that the building's siting and design was inconsistent with the National Capital Plan and the Griffin Legacy amendments."

-- Letters editor, Canberra Times, Forum p.13 Saturday June 27, 2009

ANZAC future to fall?

Letters to Canberra Times, Tuesday, June 23 (click on this link to see the following)

• Jack Palmer
• Prof Don Aitkin, acting chairman, National Capital Authority

Letters to the editor, Canberra Times Friday June 26, 2009

Development processes for ASIO HQ fell far short

Click on the headline above to read letters by

• Jack Kershaw and
• Brett Odgers, chair, Canberra Chapter, Walter Burley Griffin Society

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