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ridges and other major open space which form the separation between towns will be kept largely free of urban development. The planning and development of urban areas will encourage measures through which urban intensification may occur and will be sympathetic to the landscape setting of the National Capital.

2.2 Productivity

Objective one – Infrastructure and employment
Ensure that infrastructure supports the development of Canberra's National Capital functions.

Principles for Objective one – Infrastructure and employment
 1.        Infrastructure must support the effective functioning of Canberra with proper consideration of the environmental and visual impact and be integrated with land use decisions.
 2.       Infrastructure must be planned and provided in an integrated and timely manner to facilitate the development of Canberra and the Territory and ensure safety and security of supply and operation.
 3.        Energy and water supply and security issues will be given due consideration in the planning and development of any new infrastructure.
 4.       The infrastructure of Canberra and the Territory must be planned and provided to:
         * ensure that public utilities infrastructure is available and maintained for Commonwealth and ACT Government needs and activities.
         * minimise the visual impact of electricity and telecommunication facilities, particularly along major vistas, corridors and major open space.
         * give due consideration to energy and water, supply and security issues.
         * ensure safety and security of supply and operation.

Objective two – Infrastructure and employment
Ensure that the location of employment supports the local economy and Canberra's National Capital role.

Principles for Objective two – Infrastructure and employment
 1.        The location of employment in Canberra and the Territory should enhance rather than detract from the city's role as the National Capital.
 2.       Major employment generating land uses will be located within Defined Activity Centres. Major employment location proposals must be determined with regard to their transportation and environmental impacts.

2.3 Sustainability

Objective one – Environmental sustainability and open space
Ensure the development of a city that both respects environmental values and reflects national concerns with the sustainability of Australia's urban areas.

Principles for Objective one – Environmental sustainability and open space
 1.        Urban expansion should be contained so as to minimise impacts on valuable natural and rural areas.
 2.       A substantial portion of new development must be located within existing urban areas such as town centres and along public transport routes or other strategic sites that allow for efficient use of infrastructure.
 3.        The natural environment of Canberra and the Territory will be protected and improved by reducing resource consumption and waste, improving water security and quality, energy and food security and improving and protecting soil quality.
 4.       Ecological communities, threatened flora and fauna species, water catchments and water quality will be protected and