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Civic is currently cut off from the lake by Parkes Way. This was not part of Griffin’s plan for Canberra and has constrained access to Commonwealth Park and the Acton Waterfront while...
1. Connect the City to the Lake
The Parkes Way works would unlock over 7,000 new dwellings in Civic, providing at least 15,000 more Canberrans with sustainable housing in a highly convenient location. Land should also be released for...
2. Unlock Land for Housing
Canberra – from the Ngunnawal word kamberra (“meeting place”) – is an academic, political and cultural hub and was built as a place to gather. It should have world-class infrastructure for hosting...
3. Build a New National Convention Centre in the City
A centrally located multi-use arena can be purpose-built to support Canberra’s growing number of professional sporting teams and thriving live music scene while giving us the capacity to attract big touring acts...
4. Build a National Multi-Use Arena in the City
Civic Pool’s iconic 10-metre diving board is part of Canberra’s history. It could be relocated to a new indoor-outdoor aquatic facility in Commonwealth Park with views to The Brindabellas. Stage 88 could...
5. Revitalise Commonwealth Park
With limited space and resources, the Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) makes an outsized contribution to our local entrepreneurial ecosystem. CBRIN’s operations should be expanded and integrated into an Innovation Hub of national...
6. Establish a National Tech Precinct & Expanded Innovation Hub
Companies expanding beyond the ACT borders should find tangible benefit in pursuing options in the Canberra Region. Maximising cross-border regulatory consistency can ensure the R&D taking place in Canberra is supported by...
7. Support Regional Manufacturing
We are fortunate to have an expanding airport with huge future potential situated just eight kilometres from the City Centre that should be easily and quickly accessible via public transport. With the...
8. Extend Light Rail to the Airport
An almost 4.5-hour train ride from Sydney to Canberra is not conducive to our vision of the National Capital as a global city and does not support our region’s decarbonisation ambitions. Long-overdue...
9. Upgrade the Canberra-to-Sydney Rail Line
Canberra has the highest participation rate in the country but does not have the facilities to meet demand across most sporting codes. These major projects should be supported by a series of...
10. Commit to More Community Sport & Recreation Facilities