The historic merry-go-round in Canberra’s civic centre has received a facelift, leaving it looking brighter, more colourful and welcoming, and surrounded by more than 100 pieces of new furniture.
Acting Chief Executive of the City Renewal Authority, Craig Gillman said that over the past few weeks, the Authority had been hard at work brightening Civic and Braddon, particularly City Walk, Petrie Plaza, Garema Place, Ainslie Place and Lonsdale Street.
“We want to make these spaces feel more inviting for people to spend time in,” Mr Gillman said.
“The merry-go-round pavilion has had a fresh coat of paint with bright pops of blue, pink and yellow on its exterior. It now shines brightly at night too thanks to new interior and exterior lighting.”
He said that in partnership with Transport Canberra and City Services, 39 new street trees have been planted around the city centre and Braddon to provide shade and reduce urban heat during summer.
“A thorough ‘clean and green’ is also under way with pavers and paths being fixed and jet-cleaned, garden beds being weeded and mulched, and furniture being cleaned,” Mr Gillman said.
“A new lawn area and lawn games, flower planters, tables, chairs, benches and foosball tables have been installed in City Walk, Petrie Plaza, Garema Place and Ainslie Place. Adding to the colour and appeal of this furniture, a large colourful ground mosaic in Garema Place is being repainted.”
He said upgrades to The Canberra Times Fountain were next on the list for the Authority.
