Planning for future growth in Gungahlin
27 November 2018
ACT Government: The
Gungahlin Town Centre
Planning Refresh has been issued today to guide the growth and
development of the town centre in the coming years.
The town centre has been growing significantly in recent years, with new
residential and commercial developments as well as the
light
rail getting underway soon.
This growth is set to continue. By 2028 the population of the Gungahlin
district is expected to be about 106,000 people – 31,000 more people
than now. The town centre will see much of this growth, both in number
of residents as well as employment and economic activity.
This growth is already being catered for with significant
ACT Government
funded upgrades to infrastructure, including Light Rail Stage 1, major
road duplications and delivering a new shared zone on Hibberson Street.
But the strong growth also meant we needed to review the planning
approach to the town centre to ensure it can cater for it.
The Gungahlin Town Centre Planning Refresh updates the
planning controls
in the town centre - like building heights and the location of
residential uses - as well as proposals for public spaces and active
travel improvements for the town centre.
In finalising the Refresh recommendations, the ACT Government has
considered community and industry feedback, including comments on
building heights and character, upgrades to public spaces and
improvements to active travel networks.
In addition to the release of the Gungahlin Town Centre Planning Refresh
showing the planning considerations, analysis and recommendations, today
I am also issuing an engagement report that provides a summary of
community input and comments that the Government heard throughout the
process.
The Refresh also includes a concept variation to the Gungahlin Precinct
Map and Code, highlighting how the recommendations are intended to be
given effect. This will be followed in 2019 by the release of a draft
variation to the Territory Plan to formally give effect to the Refresh
recommendations.
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Source: ACT Government - www.cmd.act.gov.au
Contact: Media Contact: Brenton Sloane 0431 252 698
External Links: https://www.planning.act.gov.au
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