Released 03/10/2018
Concept designs for upgrades to the Tuggeranong laneway were today revealed by Minister for City Services Chris Steel MLA – the next stage in the ACT Government’s upgrades to the Town Centre’s public spaces.
The laneway provides a connection from Anketell Street through to Lake Tuggeranong and the North and South carparks including Tuggeranong town square.
“The laneways project is the next stage of our Government’s plans to create high quality public spaces in Tuggeranong Town Centre, and we want the community to be at the heart of the process,” Minister Steel said.
“The laneways project is another step in the $7 million in upgrades the Government is making to revitalise Tuggeranong Town Centre and Anketell Street and demonstrates our Government’s continued investment on the Southside.”
The proposed concept design for the Tuggeranong laneway includes:
- removal of planter beds from several sections to provide an area for outdoor dining
- creation of an open space for recreational use and programmed events
- improvements to the pedestrian crossing on Cowlishaw Street
- accessible ramps from the Town Square to the lake edge
- grassed terrace area with shade, seating and a view overlooking the lake.
“Together with the upgrades to SouthPoint’s facade (the former HyperDome) the upgrades along Anketell Street and now the laneway, will make a real difference to the feel of the Town Centre,” said local Member for Brindabella Joy Burch MLA
“I have heard from the community that the laneway provides an important connection to the lake and we hope that upgrades will help to enhance access and bring life to the local businesses in the precinct,” Ms Burch said.
“I call on the Tuggeranong community to get involved to help revitalise this important public space, by telling us how they’d like to use the area and what elements of the concept designs can be improved.”
Minister Steel said concept designs will be displayed at a number of locations over the next six weeks including Tuggeranong Library and SouthPoint. TCCS will also be holding two community information sessions in the laneway in October and at SouthFest on 24 November where members of the TCCS project team will be available to hear the community’s ideas and answer questions.
The public can also view the concept designs and have their say on YourSay at www.yoursay.act.gov.au and comment on the interactive map. Consultation is open until 25 November 2018.
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