Six Canberra suburbs are to receive footpath upgrades as part of City Services’ Age Friendly Suburbs Program.
Minister for City Services, Chris Steel said senior Canberrans would be able to travel on foot more easily following the upgrades.
“We want to support and enable a healthy community environment that is accessible and inclusive of people at all stages of their lives, in particular our older Canberrans,” Mr Steel said.
He said the program was a commitment to improve path network infrastructure and connectivity in suburbs where aged care and retirement facilities, and older populations of residents were located.
Hel said that following public consultation, six suburbs had been earmarked for footpath upgrades: Narrabundah, Isabella Plains, Stirling, Campbell, Aranda and Holt.
“Thank you to community members who had their say and told us what upgrades should be prioritised in their suburbs,” the Minister said.
“It’s really great to hear from people so passionate about their local neighbourhood and what can be done to make life easier for residents making their way around their suburb.”
He said options for pedestrian crossings on Abena Avenue in Crace and Goyder Street in Narrabundah were also being considered in response to community feedback.
Minister for Seniors, Gordon Ramsay said he was pleased to see the upgrades would be carried out.
“These improvements not only encourage physical activity but also improve the wellbeing of our senior citizens,” Mr Ramsay said.
Mr Steel said construction work was expected to begin in coming months.
