Upgraded local shops

We're improving public areas at local shops across the city.

The local shops are a great place for the community to come together, relax and support local businesses. The ACT Government maintains the public areas at these centres to make them safe and enjoyable for people.

Improvements keep paths in good shape, lights working and signs where they are needed. Upgraded parking and traffic arrangements make it easier to visit. Landscaping, new trees, playground equipment, seating, and artwork contribute to making these locations more vibrant.

So far, Gwydir Square shops in Kaleen and the Duffy shops have received upgrades. See what other shops are being improved.

Upgraded shops:

South Kaleen (Gwydir Square)

The Kaleen community wanted to see better amenities, improved landscaping, increased shade and community artwork at these shops.

Gwydir Square has been upgraded to include:

• new seating and shade structures
• a new accessible public toilet
• new bike parking
• better landscaping including new pavements and more trees, shrubs, and grasses
• community artwork
• refreshed soft fall at the playground
• upgraded lighting
• upgraded parking including new accessible parking spaces.

Duffy

Community requirements for Duffy shops included landscaping with native plants, an improved play space and more shade.

Duffy shops have been upgraded to include:

• a new play space, including shade sails and rubber soft fall ground cover
• a new bike track
• a new toilet
• accessible paths, including a new ramp to improve access from Burrinjuck Crescent
• better landscaping including native trees.

Find out more

• If you have questions about these projects, please email the project team at communityengagement@act.gov.au.
• For more information, including project updates, visit the City Services website.
• See what other shops are being improved.