Coombs (
postcode
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: 2611) is a
suburb
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currently under development in the
Molonglo Valley
Molonglo Valley is a district in the Australian Capital Territory in Australia. The district is subdivided into divisions (suburbs), sections and blocks and is the newest district of the ACT. The district is planned to consist of thirteen suburb ...
district of
Canberra
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, located within the
Australian Capital Territory
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,
Australia
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. It is named in honour of
H. C. "Nugget" Coombs, a prominent
public servant
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,
economist
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, and the first
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
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Th ...
. Streets and public places in Coombs are named with the theme of persons notable for public service.
Suburb amenities
After prolonged negotiations the Coombs Local Shopping Center is now home to a convenience store, cafe and pub. The area is also home to a medical center, gym, veterinary clinic and an early learning center.
The Coombs and Wright Village is also in the development stages and planned to be home to a number of new facilities including a community center.
Education
The suburb is home to Charles Weston Primary School which opened in 2016
and is located between Woodberry Avenue and Madgwick Street. The school has priority enrollment for residents of Coombs and Molonglo valley suburbs Wright and Denman Prospect.
Charles Weston Primary School
References
External links
Molonglo Valley web siteCharles Weston Primary School
Suburbs of Canberra
2010 establishments in Australia
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