C A N B E R R A E X T E R I O R 3

Early design is underway for the next stage of a light rail network for Canberra and you are invited to help shape the future of our city.

The next phase of Canberra’s city shaping transport network has begun with community engagement for Stage 2 light rail now open. Stage 2 links Gungahlin to Woden through the heart of Canberra’s city centre. Canberrans will be able to easily access major educational institutions, retail and entertainment precincts and employment hubs on an integrated public transport network. This project will make a significant contribution to ensuring Canberra is one of the world’s most liveable and competitive cities, connected through smart public transport.

Canberra’s population is projected to increase significantly over the next 20 years to over 500,000. As Canberra grows,

city shaping projects like light rail helps to promote the ACT nationally and internationally as a great place to visit, live, invest and study.

Planning for Canberra’s growth, reducing congestion and enhancing its liveability, requires a convenient, efficient and reliable public transport system that includes buses, light rail and active transport options such as cycling and walking.

This consultation provides a significant opportunity to have input into shaping the Stage 2 light rail network from the City to Woden, and to consider the benefits of urban renewal including increased growth in centres and along transport corridors.

Light Rail Stage 2

The next stage of a Light Rail Network for Canberra

It’s expected that over 120,000 will work and almost 90,000 will live or study within one kilometre of the Woden corridor by 2041. Planning for this growth will be vital to reducing congestion on our roads and providing commuters with a convenient, efficient and reliable alternative to driving their cars.

Stage 2 of the light rail network from the City to Woden will extend the public transport spine for Canberra, connecting employment hubs, community services and commuters from south to north.

The route to Woden has been selected as the next stage in a sequenced future development of a city-wide light rail network.

The proposed routes demonstrate a commitment to serving future populations and employment centres in the south of Canberra.

We want to hear from Canberrans during all stages of the project with initial consultation focussed on options for the route and selection of alignment and stop locations. We also want to identify any items of community, cultural or environmental importance to assist us with our design and development of the business case.

Stage 2 Route Map: City – Woden

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Master plan light rail 2015/16

Feedback to community regarding outcomes from consultation 2017

Development application and works approval

Planning approvals

Procurement industry briefing

Ongoing community consultation throughout construction phase

Community consultation route options May - June 2017

The route

Stop locations

Alignment of the route

Items of community interest

We have proposed four options for the light rail stage 2 route. Which do you favour and why?

Share your views about the proposed stop locations along the route – are they in the right place? Are there other stops we should be considering?

Thinking about specific sections along the route, do you have a preference for the location of the track or alignment of the light rail, for example along the verge or median?

Are there any items or locations along the proposed light rail stage 2 route that you would like to identify? Please tell us why they are important to you.

What are we consulting on?

Light Rail Stage 2

Have Your Say

Timeline Date Time Location

Launch consultation 1st May 2017

Market stalls

Market stall – Gungahlin

4th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Gungahlin Market Place

Market stall – Civic 5th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Latin American Plaza

Market stall – Woden 6th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Westfield Woden

Market stall – Canberra Hospital

8th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Canberra Hospital

Market stall – Belconnen

9th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Westfield Belconnen

Market stall – Tuggeranong

10th May 11:00am - 3:00pm

Tuggeranong Hyperdome

Community drop in sessions

Community drop in session – Civic

9th May 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Novotel on Northbourne

Community drop in session – Barton

10th May 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Hotel Kurrajong

Community drop in session – Gungahlin

16th May 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Gungahlin Library

Community drop in session – Woden

17th May 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Hellenic Club Woden

Community council meetings

Woden Valley Community Council

3rd May 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Southern Cross Club Woden

Inner South Community Council

9th May 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Eastlake Football Club

Molonglo Valley Mingle

11th May 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Charles Weston School

Weston Creek Community Council

31st May 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Raiders Club Weston

Consultation ends 11th June 2017

There are lots of ways for you to tell us what you think. You can:

» Visit the consultation website at www. yoursay.act.gov.au/LRS2

» Participate at one of our consultation events

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