Released 14/02/2024 - Joint media release
The latest sector update to the ACT Infrastructure Plan has been released today, outlining the investments to be made in city services, recreation, and community facilities across Canberra as we grow to a city of 500,000 people and beyond.
The City Services, Recreation and Community Facilities sector update captures infrastructure investment that will help enhance local amenity, support community recreation, and enable the delivery of community, justice and emergency services for the Territory.
This section of the plan has a strong focus on accessible, well-planned and high-quality infrastructure that holds together everyday life in our suburbs, focusing on the provision of local playgrounds, parks and public amenity, library, recreation and community facilities, as well as municipal and emergency services.
Investments in precinct renewal, public amenity and recreation infrastructure include:
- Tuggeranong Foreshore improvements
- Group Centre upgrades in Charnwood, Kippax and Dickson.
- New and upgraded dog parks and
- The historic Sydney and Melbourne Buildings precinct revitalisation
- Acton Waterfront
Investment in Community Facilities Infrastructure include:
- New Community Centres in Gungahlin, Woden and Coombs
- Molonglo Library and Community Facility
- New facility for Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation in Tuggeranong and
- A new RSPCA facility.
Justice and emergency services infrastructure updates include:
- Emergency services in the Molonglo Valley
- A new fire and ambulance station in Acton
- Joint Emergency Service Centre in Gunghalin
- ACT Policing Headquarters and City Station
- Improvements at the Alexander Maconochie Centre
These investments in infrastructure are additional to the Government’s significant investment in recent years in essential city services that Canberrans rely on each day, including record new investments in road and path maintenance and a rapid response mowing team.
The infrastructure plan is a clear indication that the Government prioritises investment in city services and is forward planning to ensure infrastructure meets the needs of Canberra’s growing community.
The Infrastructure Plan sets out a long-term vision to build Canberra’s future, with updates to the plan being released progressively for seven sectors. Updated plans for the health, education and entertainment, arts and sport sectors have been released.
Find out more about what we’re building today to transform tomorrow at builtforcbr.act.gov.au
Quotes attributable to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr:
The Government’s investment in city services, recreation and community facilities infrastructure is driven by our commitment to an inclusive, safe and sustainable Canberra.
We will continue to invest in infrastructure to support Canberrans now and into the future.
The latest update to the plan released today demonstrates our commitment to continue to support community needs and keep Canberrans safe and connected as we grow.
Quotes attributable to Minister for City Services, Tara Cheyne:
Investments in our city services, recreation and community facilities will strengthen Canberra’s standing as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
Parks, playgrounds and local shopping centres help make our suburbs tick and this plan highlights how we are planning for the future, so that current and future Canberrans can benefit.
The current suburban infrastructure program is the largest in our Territory’s history and we will continue to invest in these important community facilities.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mick Gentleman:
The ACT’s emergency services provide critical assistance to Canberrans when they need it most, by seeking to protect and preserve life, property and the environment.
The wellbeing and safety of Canberrans is strengthened by investment in our justice and emergency services by supporting positive outcomes for people in the justice system and ensuring that our growing community has access to high-quality, reliable and responsive emergency services.
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