Released 09/12/2020
The ACT Government is progressing the delivery of the new Woden transport interchange with consultation underway on the project ahead of works beginning next year.
"Building a new on-street bus interchange on Callam Street was a key feature of the Woden Town Centre Master Plan and we are seeking to deliver that vision," Minister for Transport, Chris Steel said.
"The new public transport interchange is a crucial project for the transformation of Woden Town Centre, to ensure Woden is ready for light rail, and to enable the new CIT campus to be built on the site of the current interchange."
Minister Steel said that the proposed design of the new interchange on Callam Street would replace the adjacent almost 50 year old Woden bus interchange.
"A new and modern Woden transport interchange will make public transport a more attractive, safe and convenient travel option, as well as enhancing Woden's main street."
"We're proposing to build a single transport interchange that integrates up to 18 bus stops whilst considering the inclusion of a light rail terminus as part of the light rail project.
"The new bus layovers and facilities for bus drivers will be situated on Launceston and on Easty Streets."
"Part of Callam Street will be a dedicated public transport hub for Woden, and the street will be closed to traffic from Bradley Street to Matilda Street."
Minister Steel said that the community is invited to have their say as part of the pre-development application consultation for the bus layovers and transport interchange.
The Government has been seeking feedback on areas of interest including but not limited to community impacts, access and technical feasibility, through a consultation period running for four weeks through to 18 December 2020.
Specifically, the new public transport interchange, incorporating the Woden bus interchange and future light rail terminus, will be built on Callam Street, with the new CIT campus being built on the site of the existing bus interchange.
As part of the new transport interchange development, road improvements are planned in the Woden town centre, including:
- new bus layovers on Launceston Street and Easty Streets; and
- upgrades and improvements to local roads and intersections
An Estate Development Plan (EDP) is also being prepared to support the project, which will examine and describe potential changes to area boundaries and associated utility services.
You can read about the project and have your say by visiting our virtual information room and taking the survey.
"We will also be running a program of face-to-face pop-up information sessions in line with health advice, allowing the community to provide feedback and ask questions of the team in person,"" Minister Steel said.
Community and stakeholder feedback will be considered by the project team to support the design and development of the new interchange, layovers and road upgrades, as well as contributing to the urban design guidelines that will determine the look and feel of the area.
To find out when a pop-up is happening near you and to complete the survey, go to www.act.gov.au/citcampuswoden and visit the virtual consultation room.
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Chris Steel, MLA | Media Releases