The Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate is calling for feedback on the design of shopping centre upgrades in Campbell, Duffy and Kaleen.
Minister for City Services, Chris Steel said the upgrades were designed to encourage Canberrans to shop locally which would improve financial outcomes for businesses and create stronger community connections by bringing people together at their local centre.
“We are now releasing substantial designs to the community and asking for feedback on what we’ve got right, what should be prioritised and how we can make their local shops somewhere they want to be,” Mr Steel said.
“Across the three locations the focus for feedback will broadly be on accessibility including footpaths, car parking and crossing locations,” he said.
“In addition, improving spaces for gathering and enjoying the public space whether that be with new seating and landscaping, or lighting.”
Mr Steel said the Directorate was particularly interested in hearing from families in Duffy about the existing play space beside the shopping centre and improvements that could be made to make it a fun and enjoyable space.
“Feedback will be used to inform the final designs which we expect to be completed in the middle of this year,” he said.
“I encourage the community to head to YourSay, take a look at the designs and provide feedback either electronically or in person at one of the pop-ups planned at the local shops,” he said.
Mr Steel said the upgrade works would commence in the coming months and would include further consultation with residents and businesses.
Further information on shopping centre upgrades, including how to have a say, can be accessed at this PS News link.
