Canberrans are being invited to have their say on the next stage of the light rail network which is set to connect the City to Commonwealth Park.
Marking the milestone, Minister for Transport and City Services, Chris Steel said Works Approval for Stage 2A of the light rail was now open for public consultation through the ACT Planning and Land Authority and the National Capital Authority (NCA).
“Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A, the first step in extending the network south to Woden, will feature an additional 1.7 kilometres of wire-free track including three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park,” Mr Steel said.
“The construction of Light Rail Stage 2A will revitalise the southern section of the CBD and improve connections between the city and the lake for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport,” he said.
“As we get on with Stage 2A, planning will continue on the future stage to Woden that will link with national institutions, tourist attractions and large employment centres in our city’s south.”
Mr Steel said the documents released for public exhibition included tracks, stops, light rail systems, associated infrastructure and landscaping.
He said the plans revealed new details about the project design, including a landscape developed with the NCA to retain the character of Commonwealth Avenue as a wide tree-lined boulevard; two new signalised intersections on London Circuit at West Row and University Avenue; in-ground pedestrian lights in key locations; and protected cycle ways on newly-designed intersections.
“The Development Application will also be open for public comment shortly,” the Minister said.
“These documents will be available for Canberrans to review and have their say until 11 May,” he said.
“Pending planning approvals and procurement processes, construction on the Stage 2A extension is expected to start soon after the raising of London Circuit is complete.”
Further information on light rail Stage 2A can be accessed at this PS News link.
