Released 21/06/2025 - Joint media release
The 2025-26 ACT Budget continues the Government’s significant investment in infrastructure and services to meet the needs of rapidly growing communities in Molonglo, Weston Creek and Woden.
This Budget delivers new investment in suburban upgrades, sport and recreation facilities, and active travel infrastructure, while also progressing planning and early works for major community precincts like the Molonglo Town Centre and Stromlo Forest Park.
Treasurer Chris Steel said the Budget would ensure that community infrastructure keeps pace with growth in the region.
“This Budget delivers a strong pipeline of infrastructure and local upgrades across Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo, supporting growing communities and improving the services people rely on,” Minister Steel said.
2025-26 Budget initiatives for Molonglo, Weston Creek and Woden include:
Better Footpaths and Safer Streets:
- Improvements to footpaths across Woden and Weston Creek.
- Lighting upgrades to improve safety and visibility.
Revitalised Local Shops:
- Upgrades to the public spaces around Mawson Group Centre
Investing in Sport and Recreation:
- Mawson, Phillip and Hughes will benefit from female-friendly changeroom upgrades, part of Territory-wide investment in inclusive sports facilities.
- Changeroom and toilet upgrades at North Curtin Oval.
- Improved lighting at Waramanga Oval.
- Stage 1 of the Stromlo Forest Park Tracks and Trails Master Plan, including new trails and signage.
“We are delivering on Labor’s commitment to upgrade Mawson shops, with improved pedestrian access, landscaping and other improvements to make it an even better place to visit our thriving local businesses,” Minister Steel said.
“The investment in tracks and trails at UC Stromlo will ensure that park continues to offer range of new experiences for mountain bikers and other users, based directly on their feedback in the master plan.”
Minister for Women, Dr Marisa Paterson said these upgrades would make a meaningful difference for local families and sports clubs.
“These investments in community sport and recreation facilities will create spaces where everyone feels welcome, supported and inspired to participate, especially women and girls,” Minister Paterson said.
Canberrans of all ages will benefit from the ACT Government’s expanded path renewal program, over the next four years in active travel infrastructure will be upgraded across the city.
Dr Paterson said delivering safe and accessible footpaths and bike paths was one of her key priorities for the region.
“I’ve been advocating for better path networks and improved lighting across our suburbs, so I’m thrilled to see this funding in the Budget to help keep our community connected, safe and active.”
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