The National Capital Authority has granted Works Approval for the extension of light rail to Commonwealth Park.
12 July 2023
The Commonwealth Government, through the National Capital Authority (NCA), has granted Works Approval to extend Canberra’s light rail network from Alinga Street through to Commonwealth Park.
After careful consideration and an extensive public consultation process, the NCA has concluded the Stage 2A works are consistent with the National Capital Plan requirements.
The NCA considered of a variety of different criteria, such as environment, heritage, and landscape values.
Other issues raised by the community during the consultation process have been referred to the ACT Government.
The ACT Government will consider and decide on matters relating to transport mode selection, alternative options, and project costs.
Key issues raised by the community during the consultation included the need for:
- safety and accessibility
- well-designed, comfortable, and user-friendly public light rail stops
- seamless connections between different modes of transport
- careful planning to mitigate congestion, improve traffic flow, and minimise disruptions
- a reduction in the overall impact on the urban environment and public spaces.
The consultation report is available for viewing on the NCA website: https://www.nca.gov.au/
The approval does not encompass the broader Light Rail Stage 2B to Woden proposal, and future options put forward by the ACT Government will be considered by the NCA.
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