What is Tuggeranong known for?
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The name Tuggeranong is derived from a expression meaning “cold place”. From the earliest colonial times, the plain extending south into the centre of the present-day territory was referred to as Tuggeranong….
Tuggeranong Australian Capital Territory | |
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Federal Division(s) | Canberra |
Is Tuggeranong a good suburb?
Its a very nice and quite suburb, majority of the houses being townhouses, there are parks with play equipment and a basketball court. This suburb is very close to Tuggeranong Central Business & Shopping District, and the best way is to enjoy the nice walk around the lake over there.
What does Tuggeranong mean in Aboriginal?
cold plains
The name Tuggeranong came from an old Aboriginal expression meaning “cold plains”. There is a major shopping centre and a lake that is situated in the heart of Tuggeranong. The population of Tuggeranong in 2011 was 86,900.
When was Lake Tuggeranong made?
1987
Lake Tuggeranong was created in 1987 as an attractive focal point for the new satellite town, a place for recreation, play, exercise and conservation. But it also has another critical role—to filter and clean the water flowing from Tuggeranong’s suburbs into the Murrumbidgee River.
How do you pronounce Tuggeranong?
Phonetic spelling of Tuggeranong
- Tug-ger-a-nong.
- tug-ger-a-nong. Lizzie Matthews.
- Tug-ger-an-ong. Karina Reinger.
Which is the best suburb to live in Canberra?
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- Barton. Nestled on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin, Barton is often considered Canberra’s most lifestyle-rich neighbourhood.
- Braddon.
- Hawker.
- Forrest.
- Yarralumla.
- Red Hill.
- Amaroo.
- Lyons.
Can you swim in Lake Tuggeranong?
“You can swim in Canberra’s lakes, you can’t always swim in Canberra’s lakes,” she said. Fiona explained that Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Tuggeranong and Lake Ginninderra are tested for blue-green algae and bacteria levels every week in peak swimming months, with the results posted online.
Why was Lake Tuggeranong created?
Lake Tuggeranong was established in 1987 as a settling pond to trap soil and debris and improve the quality of the water flowing into the Murrumbidgee River.
Is Charnwood a good suburb?
Charnwood, according to the Census data, is one of Canberra’s most caring suburbs. And it comes as no surprise to those who live there. The suburb had a large share of carers (childcare, aged care and personal care) and only a few public servants.