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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Jasper Lindell

Land ballot enthusiasm has not always turned into sales: Chief Planner

ACT Chief Planner Ben Ponton, right, and Planning Minister Mick Gentleman. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

High levels of interest in residential land ballots have not always turned into sales after people selected through the process have failed to follow up to buy a block, the ACT's Chief Planner has said.

Ben Ponton acknowledged strong demand for spots in residential land ballots but blocks had become available for sale over the counter after potential buyers did not respond after being selected in the ballot process.

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