Released 05/02/2019
The Woden Town Square is a hive of activity with construction now underway on the landscape installation for the six month #WodenExperiment.
“The Woden Experiment is part of the ACT Government’s efforts to invest in better public places in our town centres, and to support urban regeneration as our city grows,” Minister for City Services Chris Steel said.
“The community provided their ideas and input on the concept designs during the consultation and this has informed the designs now being constructed.
“The activation is designed to transform the challenging (and windy) square into a friendly environment with more social and cultural opportunities.
“I’m excited that construction is now underway to deliver a new town square with inviting spaces that people want to pause and make use of.
“Over the coming weeks the public can expect to see a variety of installations popping up, including natural sculpture elements for play, smart benches, and spaces for small picnics and gatherings.
“The Woden community told us that the Town Square was missing the kind of friendly community space that exists in other areas of Canberra. They wanted a space that created opportunities for small gatherings and events.
“The Woden Experiment is a response to what we’ve heard and we hope the community enjoys and makes good use of their invigorated Town Square.”
Funding for the project is $1 million. The final designs are now available on www.yoursay.act.gov.au.
The official launch of the Experiment is anticipated for March.
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