Released 26/03/2021
Canberrans are invited to have their say on Dickson’s new look, with the release of a new streetscape design concept for Woolley Street today.
The draft design seeks to make the popular entertainment and dining precinct more accessible, safer and attractive for local businesses, residents and visitors to enjoy.
The upgrade will include a renewed public space at the elbow of Woolley Street, canopy structures to allow shared alfresco dining, a water play feature, improved pedestrian crossings at the Cape and Badham intersections of the street, new furniture, urban art and landscaping.
The streetscape design will support a variety of community events, leisure opportunities and social interactions, as well as improve pedestrian safety and cycling access.
This work was initially announced in June 2020 alongside the Lonsdale Street upgrade in Braddon and formed part of Canberra’s COVID-19 stimulus package.
The scope of the two projects has been revised to reduce construction disruption to businesses and the community who may already be experiencing hardship following the health emergency.
The design concepts for Braddon are expected to be released in the coming weeks and the ACT Government will also seek community feedback on the proposed design for Lonsdale Street.
The Braddon project includes public realm upgrades for Lonsdale Street and its intersections with Girrahween and Cooyong Streets to support walkability and improve connections between Civic, Braddon and Haig Park.
To complement these works, Braddon will also receive a decorative lighting upgrade to refresh Lonsdale Street’s median trees by mid-year. This lighting upgrade, which will be partially funded by the Authority and partially by the City Centre Marketing and Improvements Levy, will ensure the precinct continues to be a prime destination for visitors and support the region’s night economy.
The new concept designs reflect the recommendations of the Dickson and Braddon place plans, which were developed in partnership with the local community in 2018.
Both the Dickson and Braddon streetscape upgrades will continue to support Canberra’s recovery, by minimising impacts on the community while also stimulating economic activity and creating safer, more accessible, and attractive places for Canberrans and visitors to enjoy.
Construction for both projects is expected to commence early next year.
The community are invited to provide feedback on the proposed designs for Dickson by attending an information session, or by visiting yoursay.act.gov.au.
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