Local shop improvements

Community priorities for Cooleman Court included better seating, more greenery and improved pedestrian safety.

Upgrades will include:

• more greenery and trees
• more places with street furniture for visitors to stop and rest
• two new raised pedestrian crossings
• better lighting
• wider verges along Brierly Street to slow down traffic
• 'garden rooms' created by growing trees with new seats and garden beds
• improved pavements and more space for restaurants to consider outdoor dining.

Find out more and see the designs at the City Services website.

We are gathering community feedback on the initial designs for the public spaces at the Calwell Group Centre on Were Street. Consultation is open until 21 August 2023 on YourSay.

Upgrades may include:

• new seating and tables to sit and gather at
• improved playground with nature play and accessible play elements which may include a slide, steppers and new shade structure
• art murals to brighten up the area
• new accessible parking bays
• additional trees and better landscaping including raised planting beds
• improved access for pedestrians including paths, safe crossings and stairways
• resurfacing of the carpark and service area with wider medians and more tree plantings
• lighting and accessibility upgrades to the laneway between Aquatic Achievers Calwell swimming school and the aged care facility to provide a space for public activations
• service gate to restrict parkland access.

Find out more and see the designs at the YourSay website.

The Charnwood shops have many healthy plane trees that provide shade and beauty to the area. The pavement around the trees is too close to the roots. This has made the pavement lift and become a trip hazard.

The ACT Government has tried different ways to fix the paving damage however it is continuing to present safety issues in a busy part of the local centre. Following engagement with the community in 2021 and 2022, construction started in July 2023 to provide a long-term solution.

Upgrades will include:

• repaved surfaces, new concrete and tree surrounds
• street furniture
• new trees and improved tree health
• drainage improvements
• a new shade sail.

Find out more and see the designs at the City Services website.

We are gathering community feedback on the initial designs for the public spaces at the Evatt shops on Heydon Crescent. Consultation is open until 21 August 2023 on YourSay.

Upgrades may include:

• new seating and tables to sit and gather at
• proposed nature play and accessible play elements which may include an accessible nest swing, balancing logs and steppers
• art murals to brighten up the area
• new accessible parking bays
• additional trees and better landscaping
• improved access for pedestrians including paths, safe crossings and stairways
• resurfacing of the service area off McClure Street and improved access and safety at Heydon Place.

Find out more and see the designs at the YourSay website.

Community feedback contributed to the design to improve the public spaces in the Kippax Group Centre.

Improvements will focus on Hardwick Crescent, between Luke Street and the service station. This area is a priority for residents, community groups and the Kippax Group Centre. It relates to the vision set out in the Kippax Group Centre Master Plan 2019.

Community priorities were improved access for pedestrians, increased and diverse plantings, and opportunities for outdoor dining.

Upgrades will include:

• wider pavements for allow for outdoor cafes
• better accessibility for all members of the community
• new plantings and landscaping
• new pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures
• lighting improvements
• safe pedestrian corridors through carparks to link commercial centres.

Find out more and see the designs at the City Services website.

We are gathering community feedback on the initial designs for the public spaces at Lanyon Marketplace on the corner of Box Hill Avenue and Tharwa Drive. Consultation is open until 21 August 2023 at YourSay.

Upgrades may include:

• new seating and tables to sit and gather at
• additional trees and better landscaping
• improved access for pedestrians including paths, pram ramps and safe crossing points
• new raised intersection at Balcombe and Sidney Nolan streets including a new pedestrian crossing
• additional parking spaces on Sidney Nolan Street
• upgraded stairway, new mural and lighting in the Box Hill Avenue underpass
• new shade structure and plantings at the skate park.

Find out more and see the designs at the YourSay website.

Minor improvements are coming to the shops at Macquarie Place. These will improve access and the overall look and feel.

Upgrades may include:

• new seating and tables providing spaces to sit and gather
• improved playground with nature play and accessible play elements which may include an accessible nest swing, balancing logs and steppers
• additional trees and improved landscaping
• two new art murals to brighten up the area
• new accessible parking bays
• safer pedestrian access in and around and carpark including upgraded paths, stairways and lighting.

Find out more and see the designs at the City Services website.

This project is providing minor safety, access and look and feel improvements for the public spaces at the Monash commercial area.

Upgrades may include:

• new seating and tables providing spaces to sit and gather
• informal play area including nature play elements
• pet related elements which may include dog waste bins
• art mural to brighten up the area
• additional trees and better landscaping
• safer pedestrian access including upgraded paths.

Find out more and see the designs at the City Services website.

Minor improvements are coming to the shops at Iluka Street in Narrabundah.

Upgrades may include:

• new seating and tables to sit and gather at
• an art mural on the building façade to brighten up the area
• new accessible parking bays
• additional trees and better landscaping
• existing retaining walls to have seating elements and artistic additions such as decorative features
• formalising long term and short term parking areas with signage
• repairs to existing pavement including specialised treatment on the road pavement on entrance to the laneway to slow vehicles
• upgraded paths and stairways improving safety and access in and around the shops.

Find out more and see the designs at the City Services website.