Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Around 70,000 people are expected to call the Molonglo Valley home by 2050.
Canberrans can now have their say on the kinds of community and recreational facilities the Molonglo Valley needs.
The ACT Government has launched a community and recreational facilities needs assessment to plan for a growing Molonglo.
Canberrans can share their thoughts online or in person until 8 July 2024.
A fast-growing region
The Molonglo Valley is estimated to be home to around 70,000 people by 2050.
In addition to planning new housing, the government is working to ensure adequate facilities for residents.
The next step is hearing what people want to see in their community.
The assessment outcome will add to facilities already announced. These include community centres, schools, a college, playing fields and a library.
The Community and Recreational Facilities Needs Assessment
The assessment will build upon community feedback received through the draft district strategies consultation in 2022/2023.
It is a key action from the Molonglo Valley District Strategy.
The government has begun to look at community facility sites for release. This will give the opportunity for centres for community activity and religious worship.
It will also explore social services, facilities for children, youth and the elderly, sports and recreation facilities such as community gardens, netball, basketball, BMX and tennis.
The government has engaged Urbis to complete the assessment.
Infrastructure-related initiatives
This is the latest in a series of initiatives to enhance infrastructure in the region. These include:
- seeking to give Molonglo a Town Centre
- Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive extension
- planning and design for another road into Molonglo – the ‘east-west arterial’ road
- opening Evelyn Scott School
- Ruth Park playground
- Developing Stromlo playing fields
- community recreation, community facilities sites approved at Denman Prospect.
Have your say
Residents can discuss their ideas at one of three pop-up sessions in June.
- 12 June 2023 | Denman Prospect shops | 1pm–3pm
- 22 June 2024 | Denman Village Park | 9am–11am
- 27 June 2024 | Denman Prospect shops | 3pm–5pm
Consultation will close on 8 July 2024.
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