The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) is calling for community input on a plan to renew the East Lake area.
Inviting Canberrans to have their say on the Draft East Lake Place Plan, the Minister for Planning and Land Management, Mick Gentleman said the draft place plan set out what East Lake could look like.
“East Lake offers the opportunity to take an underutilised area of the inner south and transition it into a place with a thriving community,” Mr Gentleman said.
“It will be a celebration of its history, people, the environment, and its special connection to the adjacent Jerrabomberra Wetlands,” he said.
“This area will offer diverse housing choices, particularly in The Causeway area.
“In the longer-term, it will look at the proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the railway station precinct as a transport hub.”
Mr Gentleman said the area would have sustainable, connected green links, opportunities for community facilities, spaces for play, rest and exercise, and event spaces.
He said EPSDD’s draft Plan, open for feedback until 18 May, catered to the many different demographics and interest groups that live and work in the East Lake area.
“It is an area which stretches from the eastern end of Kingston Foreshore to the Jerrabomberra Wetlands and from the railway station to the CIT,” the Minister said.
“I encourage anyone with an interest in East Lake to visit YourSay Conversations and look at how we can make certain the four distinct precincts capture and celebrate the things that make East Lake special and provide opportunities for positive change for residents and businesses already in the area.”
Further information on the Draft East Lake Place Plan can be accessed at this PS News link.
