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3 Contents Introduction 2 Trends, Issues, and Context 2 Demographics and Social Change New Strategic Spatial Planning National and Regional Infrastructure Planning Change Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Framework The Budget The ACT Government s Infrastructure Planning Pipeline 5 Government Objective Healthy and Smart 6 University of Canberra Public Hospital Stromlo Leisure Centre Taylor Primary School Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Healthy and Smart 11 Government Objective Liveability and Opportunity 16 ACT Courts Redevelopment South Tuggeranong Fire & Rescue Station Lawson West Belconnen Riverview Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Liveability and Opportunity 20 Government Objective Growing the Economy 25 Canberra Institute of Technology New CIT Tuggeranong Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Growing the Economy 26 Government Objective Urban Renewal 28 Capital Metro City to the Lake Project Woden Bus Interchange Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Urban Renewal 31 Significant Infrastructure Projects Being Delivered By Other Entities 35 ActewAGL Canberra Airport ACTEW National Broadband Network (NBN)

4 Introduction Investment in infrastructure networks is essential to support our quality of life, enable productivity growth, and to further the sustainability of the ACT. This document updates the ACT Government Infrastructure Plan for It provides an overview of key infrastructure projects that the ACT Government has funded through the Budget or is considering for funding over the next decade or so. As well as generally informing the ACT community, the Update is intended to advise the construction industry and other relevant business sectors of a continuing pipeline of projects. These projects will help deliver the Government s four longer-term objectives for the ACT: Healthy and smart Liveability and opportunity Growing the economy Urban renewal Many projects are also associated with the Government s priorities for In recognition of the important role the private sector plays in infrastructure provision, certain significant non-government investment initiatives have also been noted in the Update. Importantly, infrastructure planning in the ACT is not only about the construction of new infrastructure, but also infrastructure maintenance and maximising the use of existing infrastructure to meet demand. Trends, Issues, and Context The following trends and issues provide important context to the ACT Government s recent infrastructure planning. Demographics and Social Change The population of the ACT continues to grow in number and change in various ways, while Canberra as a city continues to expand physically. These changes have a number of infrastructure planning implications. For example, new suburbs, such as Franklin, Wright, Casey and Bonner, continue to develop with their populations requiring infrastructure such as new roads, new schools, new utilities, and new sporting facilities. The ACT s population is expected to reach approximately 557,443 by 2059 it is presently 374,658. During the twelve months to 30 June 2012, an additional 6,906 people were added at a growth rate of 1.9 per cent. In that year, population growth in the ACT was above the national growth rate of 1.6 per cent and has been above national population growth for five of the past six years. Some established suburbs, such as Kingston and Civic, are experiencing regeneration as new households move in and alterations and additions to the dwelling stock occur. This can place additional demands on older utility infrastructure. Other suburbs such as Calwell, Isaacs and Kaleen, are exhibiting typical life-cycle effects as the children of older residents grow up and leave home, with those remaining increasing in age. In these areas there is less demand for infrastructure serving young people, but potentially increased demand for infrastructure needed by older people. Across the ACT as a whole, as traditional gender patterns change within workplaces and families, provision will need to be made to ensure that individuals can balance their caring and employment commitments. New Strategic Spatial Planning Since the 2012 update, the Government has finalised a number of strategic spatial planning and policy documents with both short and longer term infrastructure implications. These include the: ACT Planning Strategy (released in August 2012) Tuggeranong Town Centre master plan (released in September 2012) Erindale Group Centre master plan (released in September 2012) Kambah Village master plan (released in August 2012) Work has also continued through the year on the: Weston Group Centre master plan Oaks Estate master plan 2 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

5 National and Regional Infrastructure Planning Change The ACT s infrastructure planning takes place in the context of the infrastructure planning of other jurisdictions, most significantly the Commonwealth and the NSW Government. The last year has seen considerable activity by the Commonwealth s various infrastructure planning bodies with relevance to the ACT. In its annual report to the Council of Australia Governments of June 2013, Infrastructure Australia articulated a package of seven bold reforms around the governance and financing of infrastructure. The report also emphasised the importance of engaging with the global rise of Asia and sets targets for economic and productivity growth, increasing private infrastructure investment, and eliminating the avoidable costs of congestion in our cities. In October 2012, Infrastructure NSW released First Things First: The State Infrastructure Strategy , which recommended priorities for infrastructure development across NSW including (of potentially most importance to the ACT) regional transport, energy, water, health, and education infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Framework In late 2012, the ACT Government adopted the Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Framework as a tool to support sound infrastructure planning. The Framework is part of the ACT Government s broader response to climate change, addressing one component of necessary adaptation. It is planned to review the application of the Framework after three years. The Framework enables the formal integration of climate change risk assessment into government decisionmaking and planning. The Framework recognises that infrastructure has a long life span or design life. It also recognises that climate change assessment, at strategic points in the decision making process, will be vital to the delivery of effective and efficient infrastructure over the coming decades. The Framework builds on the existing risk management framework used by the ACT Government and the relevant Australian/ New Zealand Standard for Risk Management (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009). Ashley Drive Duplication Image: Construction work on Ashley Drive ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 3

6 The Budget The infrastructure investment program of the Budget provides for new investments in infrastructure of $272.2 million over four years. This includes new capital works, feasibility studies, forward design projects ($193.5 million), plant and equipment ($4.7 million), and information and communication technology investments ($24.9 million). The Capital Upgrades Program also provides $49.1 million to improve and enhance existing assets and infrastructure in the Territory. This Budget continues the work undertaken by the Government in recent years to improve how infrastructure projects are planned, approved, and managed to ensure new projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet the needs of the Territory. These changes include: improved service and asset planning, and business case development; improved project definition and scope, through the use of Investment Logic Mapping workshops (a methodology developed by the Victorian Government) for significant projects during early planning; rigorous contingency workshops where risk estimates for capital projects are clearly identified, providing higher budget certainty before project approval; and earlier consideration of the selection of an appropriate delivery model and contract type. A policy framework for the delivery of Public Private Partnerships in the Territory is being developed. This will draw on best practice and existing materials from other Australian jurisdictions. Image: View into the rear of the engine bays at the new West Belconnen Ambulance and Fire & Rescue station. Charnwood Fire and Ambulance The West Belconnen Ambulance and Fire & Rescue Station was formally opened by Mr Simon Corbell MLA, Minister for Police and Emergency Services on 18 October An Open Day for the community to visit and see the station was held on 19 October ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

7 The ACT Government s Infrastructure Planning Pipeline ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 5

8 Government Objective Healthy and Smart While the Territory s ageing population will place increasing demands on our health system, and education is now a life-long activity, the Government is committed to invest in infrastructure that ensures that the Canberra community continues to lead the nation in well-being and achievement in learning. The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and the Franklin Early Childhood School are just two of many projects that showcase this commitment. Image: View of Stage One of the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children Centenary Hospital for Women and Children (Stage One) Opening in August 2012, Stage One saw the co-location of services including paediatrics, maternity services, the neonatal intensive care unit, gynaecology and foetal medicine, the birth centre and specialised outpatient services. Stage Two is now completed, the new three-storey hospital providing: close to 150 beds; an increased number of ambulatory care a 5 bed Birth Centre; (outpatient) consult rooms; a 2 bed neonatal intensive care and special clinical office space; care rooms; education and training facilities; and family accommodation. 6 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

9 Image: Chief Minister Katy Gallagher and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Parker signing a Heads of Agreement to build the hospital University of Canberra Public Hospital A new public hospital will be located on the University of Canberra campus. The hospital will a offer range of rehabilitation services such as neurological rehabilitation and older persons rehabilitation as well as mental health services and day hospital services, such as hydrotherapy. Its location also ensures close links with the University and research sector, with spaces allocated for teaching and research within the hospital itself. The facility will meet the rising demands of the ACT health care system. The University of Canberra Public Hospital will continue the expansion of health and hospital services with a continued focus on providing more sub-acute rehabilitation and aged care services. Construction of the new northside sub-acute hospital will take two years, beginning within 18 months of commencement of the design phase. The University of Canberra Public Hospital will deliver an innovative approach to health, education, training and research, and focus on patient and professional outcomes. The facility will increase bed capacity and enable sub-acute services to be provided in a purpose built, contemporary facility without the pressure created by emergency and acute care needs. ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 7

10 Image: Artist impression of the proposed Stromlo Leisure Centre Stromlo Leisure Centre The Government announced the location for the future Stromlo Leisure Centre on 21 May The design phase for the new facility is currently scheduled for Determining the final elements to be provided in the facility will involve consultation with the community and key user groups (e.g. sporting organisations). Construction is currently scheduled to commence in 2016 and be completed in The site is approximately four hectares and has exposure and address to John Gorton Drive, the primary vehicular and public transport spine through Molonglo, which also provides a direct link to Weston Creek. 8 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

11 Image: Aerial view of Franklin Early Childhood School Franklin Early Childhood School (Birth to Year 2) This is the first purpose-built Early Childhood School designed and constructed in Australia. It follows the successful establishment of early childhood schools in former primary schools at Lyons, Isabella Plains, Narrabundah, and Scullin (Southern Cross). The new school provides a 120 place child care centre and can accommodate up to 300 preschool to Year 2 students. The childcare component has been leased to a not for profit service operator, Anglicare. The learning spaces and facilities have been designed to support nationally agreed childcare standards and latest educational practices. Stage 1 facilities opened at the commencement of the 2013 school year, with Stage 2 facilities completed and handed over in March ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 9

12 Image: Aerial view of Taylor Primary School Taylor Primary School The $13 million upgrade of Taylor Primary School will be completed in time for the start of the 2014 school year, after the school was temporarily closed in March 2012 due to structural damage discovered at the school following heavy rainfall. The major upgrade demonstrates the ACT Government s commitment to investing in our schools to ensure they meet community demand and will create new state-of-the art classrooms. Taylor Primary School will be a modern and vibrant 21st century learning environment. The child care centre on the site is also being expanded from 24 to 65 places as part of our commitment to deliver more childcare places across Canberra. 10 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

13 Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Healthy and Smart Project Name Clinical Services Redevelopment Phase 3 Integrated Cancer Centre Phase 2 Central Sterilising Services Women and Children s Hospital (Additional Funding) Centenary Hospital for Women and Children (Stages 1 & 2) Belconnen and Tuggeranong Community Health Centres Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm Canberra Region Cancer Centre Engineering infrastructure at the Canberra Hospital Refurbishment for clinical services expansion and decanting at the Canberra Hospital (various Projects) Continue to implement the Health Services Plan (Essential Infrastructure) at Calvary Hospital Augment walking and cycling infrastructure Expand network of Park and Ride and Bike and Ride facilities aligned with public transport corridors Restoration of Bonython Neighbourhood Oval and Watson Neighbourhood Oval Finalise construction of Gungahlin Leisure Centre Finalise construction of Gungahlin Enclosed Oval Grandstand Woden Park Athletics Track Asset Management Plan for ACT Government Sportsgrounds Capital Upgrade Programs to maintain existing infrastructure (sportsgrounds and pools) Narrabundah Velodrome Upgrade Lyneham Precinct redevelopment Phase 1 a and b Capital Upgrade of Manuka Oval to replace playing surface and patron infrastructure; including preparatory works for the 2015 Cricket World Cup Assist motorsport community groups to maintain and grow their facilities through strategic grant funding CIT s campus directional and information signage Complete the construction of the child care centre in Holder Funding Status ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 11

14 Project Name Funding Status Complete delivery of universal access to preschools in accordance with National Quality Framework Complete the expansion of Macgregor, Duffy and Majura Primary Schools Complete major refurbishments at Hughes and Yarralumla Primary Schools New facilities for the CCCares Program at Canberra College Redevelopment of Taylor Primary School Redevelopment of Belconnen High School Construct the Tuggeranong Introductory English Centre at Wanniassa Hills Primary School Improve landscapes at selected schools Installation of security fences at selected schools Car park, traffic and pedestrian safety improvements at selected schools Improve the functionality and performance of facilities at schools through roof replacement, student toilet upgrades, stormwater and sewer replacements, and removal of hazardous building materials Trial Learn to Ride facility at Southern Cross Early Childhood School and Franklin Early Childhood School, and planned expansion to other schools Upgrade telephone systems at schools Complete school frontages at Calwell, Lyneham, Stromlo High Schools and Telopea Park School Complete the construction and refurbishment of facilities for the Tuggeranong Sustainable Living Trade Training Centre Construct and refurbish facilities for the Belconnen Trade Training Centre Implement the Connected Learning Communities virtual learning environment Install high definition video conferencing at selected schools Install external and internal digital signs at selected schools Upgrade instrumental music program classrooms Franklin Community Recreation Irrigated Park University of Canberra Public Hospital (Design) Calvary Car Park (Design) Adult Secure Mental Health Unit University of Canberra/NICTA e-health Living Laboratory Synthetic Football Pitch at Melrose High School 12 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

15 Project Name Funding Status Greenway Oval upgrade Netball District Facility upgrades Develop a recreational off-road motorcycle riding facility in the ACT Construction of CIT Tuggeranong facility New CIT Reid Car Park Entry coordinated with Constitution Avenue upgrade Construction of a new primary school in Coombs Clinical Services and Inpatient Unit Design and Infrastructure Feasibility Study Expansion (Enhancing Canberra Hospital Facilities) Completion of Molonglo Aquatic Sports and Recreation Facility Feasibility Study Develop service infrastructure at Stromlo Forest Park to support school Feasibility Study excursion accommodation Improved VET delivery in south Canberra Feasibility Study Feasibility study into redeveloping or relocating the Civic Childcare Centre Feasibility Study Master plans for Woden and Cranleigh Schools Feasibility Study Complete master plan for Yarralumla Primary School redevelopment Feasibility Study Roof replacement works at Canberra, Melrose and Stromlo High Schools Feasibility Study Enhanced Educational Centre at Caroline Chisholm School Feasibility Study Language Learning Centre at Melrose High School Feasibility Study Determine location and scale of upgraded Civic Swimming Pool (City to the Lake) Develop detailed planning and investment strategies for the construction of a gondola to the summit of Mount Stromlo Release three sites for child care centres in areas of greatest demand New CIT electronic records management and student administration systems ICT redundancy capability and network upgrades to support future online learning CIT Reid Campus environmental and water upgrade Refurbishment of CIT B Block Reid to accommodate contemporary learning environments Student accommodation facilities at CIT s Reid campus New multi storey administration and learning facility at CIT Reid Structured car park at CIT s Fyshwick Trade Skills Centre ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 13

16 Project Name Funding Status Multipurpose building to replace Block E at CIT s Fyshwick Trade Skills Centre Replacement of cooling towers at CIT Bruce with air cooled chillers Master plan for CIT Bruce to guide future development CIT community campuses at Molonglo, North Gungahlin and East Lake Plan childcare centres in Molonglo district Investigate the need for additional site releases for early childhood education and care Asset Management Strategy for childcare centres supported by asset management systems and asset data Explore the opportunities to integrate childcare centres into existing public primary school sites Asset Management Strategy for schools supported by asset management systems and asset data Stage 1 system wide strategy Stage 2 detailed plans for schools Strategy for special education schools and facilities across the ACT Construction of new schools in Kenny and Moncrieff Construction of a new P-10 school in Molonglo (suburb of Denman Prospect) Expansion of schools in areas of urban intensification Program of major refurbishment, redevelopment or replacement of older ACT public preschools, primary schools, high schools and colleges including improving their environmental performance Improve landscapes at further selected schools Installation of security fences at further selected schools Car park, traffic and pedestrian safety improvements at selected schools Design of artificial play surfaces at Florey, Evatt, Taylor, Macgregor and Caroline Chisholm Schools Roof replacement works at Canberra, Melrose and Stromlo High Schools Upgrade heating, cooling and ventilation systems at schools Upgrade electronic security systems at schools Installation and upgrade of lifts at multi-storey schools Improve school frontages at the remaining high schools and colleges Complete the construction and refurbishment of facilities in the remaining two School Network Trade Training Centres 14 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

17 Project Name Construct Global Learning Classrooms at primary and high schools Install high definition video conferencing at selected schools Install external and internal digital signs at selected schools City Community Health New Northern Car Park at The Canberra Hospital Expand bed capacity at Calvary Dickson and Phillip Community Health Centre Active transport infrastructure throughout Molonglo Stages 1 and 2 releases Molonglo cycleway Stage 1 Molonglo cycleway Stage 2 Funding Status Note: Projects listed as are currently unfunded. Their progression is contingent on future Budget processes. Taylor Primary School Image: Aerial view of Taylor Primary School ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 15

18 Government Objective Liveability and Opportunity Canberra s liveability and the opportunities it offers compare favourably with most other cities in Australia and elsewhere. The Government recognises that ongoing investment is needed to ensure that this continues to be the case in the future, whether in terms of the safety of ACT residents, the urban and natural environment that we enjoy, or the life experiences of Canberra s more disadvantaged households. Image: Artist impression of proposed courts precinct ACT Courts Redevelopment Since its construction in 1963, the requirements of the Supreme Court have changed. The New Supreme Court Facilities Project comprises: Redevelopment of the Supreme Court to provide a fully functional integrated courts facility. Demolition of the Supreme Court facade fronting Vernon Circle and provision of an annex wing that physically links the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court and creates the vision of an integrated courts precinct. Enclosure of the existing open area between the Magistrates Court to create a courtyard space. Provision of a secure linked custodial management facility to service both the Magistrates and Supreme Court buildings. Retention of the heritage envelope and key significant fabric of the Supreme Court in accordance with the Conservation Management Plan. 16 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

19 Image: Artist s impression of the proposed South Tuggeranong Fire & Rescue Station. South Tuggeranong Fire & Rescue Station The ACT has significantly changed since many of the locations and sites of emergency services facilities were originally planned and developed. This change to the urban environment poses major challenges for the emergency services in terms of saving lives and property. The Emergency Services Agency (ESA) has developed the Station Upgrade and Relocation Strategy and Implementation Plan to enhance emergency service response and coverage across the ACT. In the Budget, the Government allocated $ million for the construction of a new fire and rescue station in South Tuggeranong, as the next major step in rolling out the Strategy to improve emergency response coverage across the Territory. The new station will be built on vacant land immediately to the south-east of the roundabout intersection of Tharwa and Drakeford Drives (as shown in the figure below). ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 17

20 Image: Map of First and Second Release of the Lawson Estate Lawson The new suburb of Lawson is being released by the Government s Land Development Agency and will accommodate approximately 1,850 dwellings in a mix of low, medium and higher density housing. Approximately half of Lawson is reserved as public open space and will include Reservoir Hill, Lake Ginninderra foreshore and the College Creek corridor. Reservoir Hill will be kept in a largely natural state but embellished with walking paths, a lookout and a playground, as well as the protection of Golden Sun Moth habitat. College Creek will be rehabilitated to improve water quality, provide habitat and stabilise soils against erosion. The creek corridor will include an area set aside to allow for a community garden to be established by a local community group and carparking, cycle/pedestrian paths and seating areas. The lake foreshore will be developed as the focal point of the estate including an outdoor plaza for community events, playgrounds, a canoe/kayak launch point as well as cycle/pedestrian paths, boardwalks and rehabilitation of the lake foreshore. The estate works will include the construction of roads and utility services typical of a residential subdivision and will also involve the relocation and underground placement of the existing 11 kilovolt (kv) power lines and potentially 132kV power lines as well (the latter is subject to development approval). 18 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

21 Image: Artist impression of the proposed aerial view of the West Belconnen site West Belconnen Riverview In May 2013, the Territory entered into a Heads of Agreement with the owner of rural land in West Belconnen with a view to developing this land as a future urban area. Corkhill Bros, the rural lessee of the site, also own adjoining land across the border in NSW that may be developed in the future. The Territory sees this as an opportunity to tap into existing infrastructure and develop new residential housing close to existing suburbs in West Belconnen. West Belconnen will provide a range of housing choices and will also assist supplying a range of affordable housing outcomes. It is anticipated that the development will accommodate approximately 4,500 dwellings in the ACT, with a possibility to extend across the border into NSW with another 3,000 dwellings. Over the next 10 to 15 years the project will also involve the development of a number of community assets like schools, shops, playgrounds, and establish a river park corridor on the Murrumbidgee. The Territory is currently undertaking planning studies to support the structure planning and zoning requirements for the land and is engaging with stakeholders to explore the opportunities for this unique site. ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 19

22 Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Liveability and Opportunity Project Name Maintain rolling program of condition audits for public housing Implement strategies to address ageing housing stock and continue sustainability upgrades including energy, water and conservation design Commence first stage of Project Independence housing model for people with disabilities Develop dual occupancy properties for people with a disability Progress delivery of the Common Ground supportive housing complex for homeless and low income people Provide additional security measures to improve the safety of older public housing tenants living in older persons accommodation Complete installation of pulse meters for water, electricity and gas supplies at all schools PC power management software at all ACT public schools Improve energy efficiency at schools through the installation of energy efficient lighting systems, upgrade of heating systems and installation of roof insulation Construct bin enclosures and provide bin lifters at schools trial and full implementation Water refill station program across ACT public schools trial and full implementation Connect Dickson College, Lyneham High School and Lyneham Primary School to the urban waterways system Implement infrastructure consistent with the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan Regional Fire Plans and minor upgrades Shopping Centre (Local) Upgrade Program Prepare/implement East Molonglo River Corridor design Stage 1 Energy efficiency upgrades to ACT Government properties New landfill cells at Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre to provide secure landfill for the next 20 years Replace truck fleet collecting household waste as part of collection contract Lanyon Heritage Precinct Community Access Road Funding Status 20 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

23 Project Name Funding Status Canberra Theatre Centre Upgrade Music Hub at the Ainslie Arts Centre Gorman House Arts Hub Arts Facilities Capital Upgrades Program Molonglo Link Bridge and Sewer Connection to Molonglo Valley Interceptor Sewer Cravens Creek Water Quality Control Pond Jerrabomberra Wetlands Improvements Prepare plan of management for the Molonglo River Corridor Stage 2 Development of existing Town and District Parks 2009/10 funded Program Public toilet upgrade program Shopping Centre (Local) Upgrade Program Investigate new energy-from-waste technologies Planning for new cemetery/crematorium Continue to deliver Public Housing Asset Management Strategy Feasibility Study Commence work on redevelopment of Bega, Allawah and Currong Apartments in Braddon Commence redevelopment of multi unit public housing including properties next to transport corridors, such as Northbourne Avenue. This includes: Northbourne Flats Northbourne Housing Precinct Red Hill Flats Conduct a study into replacement of Canberra Seniors Centre Installation of a medium-scale solar power generating system at Hedley Beare Centre for Teaching and Learning Continued development of Hume Resource Recovery Estate including the provision of a new Material Recovery Facility to sort mixed commercial waste Prepare plan of management for the Molonglo River Corridor Stage 2 Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 21

24 Project Name Funding Status Planning infrastructure for management of unleased public land from new estate developments and land transferred from the Commonwealth Consider the need for a new seniors club in Gungahlin Expansion of space for multicultural community facilities, including a language hub Upgrade/improve thermal performance of existing public housing stock Public housing construction program in emerging suburbs Development of public housing integrated into mixed use development with access to services, facilities and transport Developing new technologies for public housing construction and service Installation of solar hot water systems at schools Improve the energy efficiency at childcare centres through the installation of energy efficient lighting systems, upgrade of heating systems and installation of roof insulation Install student and teacher bike shelters Solar hot water systems at the four hydrotherapy pools Solar hot water systems at early childhood schools and childcare centres Forward tree planting for East Lake precinct urban development area Urban forest rejuvenation Mulligans Flat Reserve improvements Establishing new park at Weston Arboretum Plan for the removal of reliance on cars to circulate around the Arboretum, move to Electronic Buggies (golf carts) Enhance wildlife corridors through major woodland and restoration projects Plan of management for Canberra Nature Park and Lower Cotter Catchment and, where appropriate, associated concept/master plans for high-use reserves Implement infrastructure consistent with the Strategic Bushfire Management Plans Regional Fire Plans and minor upgrades Assess need for enhancements to recreational infrastructure at Jerrabomberra Wetlands in keeping with master plan 22 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

25 Project Name Funding Status Implement Play Space Strategy Development and maintenance of existing and new Town and District Parks, open space, nature reserves and national parks Assess requirements and implement upgrades as required for the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan Version 3 Explore opportunities to improve bushfire management systems as part of the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan Version 3 and future versions of the Plan Planning infrastructure for management of unleased public land in Gungahlin and other areas of development Detailed planning for off-road biking facility in ACT rural areas Planning for new cemetery/crematorium Development of new and improved walking tracks and trails Rationalise Municipal Depots, investigate regional depots In partnership with Archives ACT and CMAG, plan for a single heritage repository including the ACT Heritage Library A shopfront library in the Civic shopping precinct Plan for new Belconnen Regional Library in the Lathlain Street Precinct Plan for a new Tuggeranong Regional Library in the Anketell Street Precinct Enhance the inclusion and services at the Albert Hall in line with Plan of Management Ongoing development of Hume Resource Recovery estate Expansion of the Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre Waste disposal facilities to accommodate future growth in new Town Centre developments Development of waste facilities and technologies enabling the recovery and processing of organic waste from the commercial and domestic sectors New material recovery facility to sort residual wastes from household A traffic management centre for the Territory ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 23

26 Project Name Funding Status Planning infrastructure for the Molonglo River Corridor Shopping Centre (Local) Upgrade Program Strategy for linking infrastructure planning with operational requirements Note: Projects listed as are currently unfunded. Their progression is contingent on future Budget processes. Gungahlin Leisure Centre Image: Artist design impression of Gungahlin Leisure Centre 24 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

27 Government Objective Growing the Economy While the ACT s economic performance has historically been strong, continued investment is needed in appropriate infrastructure to support the Territory s ongoing growth and diversification, as well as local jobs. Image: Artist impression of the proposed redevelopment of CIT s facility in Tuggeranong Canberra Institute of Technology New CIT Tuggeranong Tertiary education and vocational training are essential to ensure that the ACT s labour force continues to maintain its productivity edge within the contemporary economy. This project will provide for the construction of a new 2000m² facility to accommodate enhanced learning services and expanded course delivery for the Tuggeranong community in a purpose built facility. The project follows on from a feasibility study conducted in 2011 and a design and documentation phase undertaken in 2011 and ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 25

28 Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Growing the Economy Project Name Upgrades to Commonwealth Park for Floriade Facilitating rollout of NBN across Canberra within three years Engaging the community in development of citizen centred e-government and m-government solutions through vehicles such as the My Digital City Innovation Prize Replacement of primary high-speed storage area network Replacement and upgrade of various agency business systems Develop and implement a mobile computing framework Commence migration to the new Data Centre to ensure a reliable, scalable, flexible and highly available ICT foundation for the ACT Government Replacement and upgrade of various ACT Government agency business systems Replacement of various superseded hardware and software platforms and standards as per the Government s Technology Roadmap Develop and implement a mobile computing framework Develop asset management planning framework supported by asset management systems and asset data Upgrade Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) to include camping and car parking facilities Continue to develop and implement trends and new technologies in ICT infrastructure and service delivery, and implement innovative solutions that facilitate business outcomes Kingston Visual Arts Hub Development of low-cost accommodation options at EPIC A major new theatre for Canberra Fitters Workshop A Molonglo Arts Centre Expansion of space for multicultural community facilities, including a language hub Funding Status Feasibility Study 26 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

29 Project Name Funding Status Start designing and planting the 100 gardens beds at the National Arboretum as part of its overall master plan Scope the opportunities with the hotel at the National Arboretum Implement improved entrances and transport circulation around the National Arboretum Improve cycle path connectivity into the National Arboretum Investigate need to redevelop Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Construction of facilities and infrastructure at the National Arboretum Canberra Plan and design for transport issues at the National Arboretum Note: Projects listed as are currently unfunded. Their progression is contingent on future Budget processes. Majura Parkway Image: Aerial view of construction works on the Majura Parkway ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 27

30 Government Objective Urban Renewal Canberra s population growth continues as the city enters its second century. Meeting the needs of the ACT s existing and new residents will require key investments to be made in urban renewal, including in our transport networks. Image: Artist impression of the proposed light rail service on Hibberson Street in Gungahlin Capital Metro Walter Burley Griffin designed the major avenues in Canberra, including Northbourne Avenue, to include electric street cars, operating within broad central medians. The Capital Metro project continues this vision and will be key to the renewal of North Canberra. The Capital Metro light rail project is the first stage of a possible Canberra-wide rapid transit network and will be the backbone of Canberra s public transport network, combined with the Frequent Network of buses. Capital Metro Stage 1 will be a light rail service along a 12 kilometre route from Hibberson Street in Gungahlin to the City centre. The Government will be integrating transport and land use planning with existing or planned infrastructure to create revitalised centres, provide better access to public transport, generate a range of housing and commercial opportunities, and optimise land and infrastructure use in the ACT. The Capital Metro project will encourage development activity, particularly at the anchor points both in Gungahlin and the City. As a key landowner, and as a land manager under the leasehold system, a unique opportunity exists for the ACT Government to both directly and indirectly encourage urban renewal along the corridor. 28 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

31 Image: Artist impression of the proposed City to the Lake design City to the Lake Project The City to the Lake Project is a transformational project to better utilise the broad southern flank of the City the ACT s economic, social, and cultural centre. The project study area stretches from the West Basin to Anzac Parade, including the Canberra Olympic Pool, the existing convention centre, and nearby large surface car parks. The project aims to create a new public waterfront for the City and to realise Commonwealth Park and City Hill as celebrated urban parks integrated with the centre of the City. The project investigates a number of infrastructure elements, including improvements to Parkes Way to better connect the City and Lake Burley Griffin, and identifying and reserving potential locations for a new convention centre, a 30,000+ seat rectangular stadium, and a regional aquatic centre. The project will also enhance the attractiveness of the City centre as an anchor for the first stage of the Capital Metro. ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 29

32 Image: Artist impression of the proposed redevelopment of the Woden Bus Interchange Woden Bus Interchange Woden is the oldest of Canberra s major commercial centres after the City and is due for renewal. The Woden revitalisation project will provide a modern and attractive bus station that is integrated with surrounding retail and mixed use development. It includes an internal bus lounge that will be supported by real time bus information displays. The project also provides new footpaths, cyclepaths, landscaping and lighting to link the new facilities with the broader revitalisation of the town centre. The project will be considered by the Government in the Budget context, subject to relevant planning approvals being obtained. 30 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

33 Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Urban Renewal Project Name Funding Status Complete Horse Park Drive Extension to Moncrieff Group Centre Horse Park Drive Extension from Burrumarra Avenue to Mirrabei Drive Ashley Drive duplication Construction Stage 1 Ashley Drive Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) measures Acton tunnel upgrade Stormwater augmentation works to improve stormwater management Expand use of variable message signs and point to point cameras Barry Drive Bridge over Sullivans Creek works Bus priority and transitways on key corridors Bus queue jumps and bus priority measures on public transport corridors including Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick and College Street, Bruce Replacement of streetlight luminaries with energy efficient luminaries Construction of Park and Ride and Bike and Ride facilities aligned with public transport corridors Enhance the bus fleet, upgrade bus depots A Real Time Passenger Information System Install enhanced city path and street lighting Majura Parkway Active transport infrastructure in Stage 1 Molonglo releases Construction of a third lane on Parkes Way from the Glenloch Interchange past the Acton Tunnel Design and construction of Barton Bus Station Bus shelter improvement program Constitution Avenue Molonglo cycleway William Slim / Gundaroo Drive duplications Design and construction of Erindale Bus Station Uriarra Road Intersections and Link Road to John Gorton Drive ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 31

34 Project Name Funding Status Molonglo 2 East-West Arterial Road and Services Extension to Cravens Creek Design of Woden Bus Interchange Upgrade Floodways, Road access and Basins (Design) at Kenny Valley Avenue Extension to Gundaroo Drive Anthony Rolfe Extension to access District Playing Fields Braddon commercial precinct public realm redevelopment Civic Square cultural precinct master plan Consider options for continued enhancement of City Walk and Garema Place Provide pedestrian access to City Hill and investigate access across the city precinct Horse Park Drive Water Quality Control Pond Canberra Avenue/ Mildura Street intersection signals and cycle path to Jerrabomberra Creek Cotter Road upgrade Stage 2 William Slim Drive duplication Stage 1 Horsepark Drive/Mapelton install traffic lights Pavement rehabilitation of Pialligo Avenue Construct Bunda Street shared space improvements Construction of additional Weston Creek Group Centre car parking Horsepark Drive/Katherine Avenue install traffic lights Kingston Foreshore Structured car park Molonglo 2 water supply, trunk sewer and stormwater infrastructure Molonglo 3 Major Electrical Infrastructure Relocation Assess requirements and costs of relocating existing roads and services as part of the City to Lake project. This work includes Parkes Way, West Basin Foreshore and the Australia Forum Roads and traffic infrastructure for West Belconnen Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Stormwater, Hydraulic and Utility Services (Feasibility) for West Belconnen Feasibility Study 32 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

35 Project Name Molonglo 3 Hydraulic Services Concept Masterplanning Construction of Smart Traffic System technology on Cotter Road northbound on-ramp to the Tuggeranong Parkway Smart technology and better roads to improve road safety Valley Avenue Extension (East) to Manning Clark Crescent Implement Canberra Brickworks redevelopment precinct Valley Avenue Extension (East) to Manning Clark Crescent Investigation of the upgrade of the intersection of Ginninderra Drive and Lance Hill Avenue Intersection upgrade Owen Dixon/Kuringa Dr Improved traffic management at schools East Lake Mildura Street extension and bridge Completion of the road and street network in Gungahlin Town Centre Bus only or transit lane on John Gorton Drive and Parkes Way, Molonglo Park and Ride at Wells Station Drive, Mitchell Consider construction of East West Arterial Road from the Molonglo Group Centre to Tuggeranong Parkway Consider construction of initial stages of Fyshwick Ring Road and Symonston Arterial Road Consider construction of Molonglo Stage 2 Group centre transit station Floodways, Road Access and Basins (Design) at Kenny Uriarra Road Intersections and Link Road to John Gorton Drive Pavement rehabilitation of Monaro Highway Valley Avenue Extension to Gundaroo Drive Valley Avenue Extension (East) to Manning Clark Crescent Investigation of the upgrade of the intersection of Ginninderra Drive and Lance Hill Avenue Redevelop the Woden Bus Interchange in partnership with adjacent building owners Completion of the road and street network in Gungahlin Town Centre Stormwater management measures on Sullivans Creek at Kenny Funding Status Feasibility Study Feasibility Study Feasibility Study ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 33

36 Project Name John Gorton Drive Extension to Molonglo 3 and Bridge over the Molonglo River Pialligo Avenue Upgrades Pavement rehabilitation of Sutton Road Upgrading Bus stations, bus shelters and bus stops and street lighting Pavement rehabilitation of Wentworth Avenue Funding Status Note: Projects listed as are currently unfunded. Their progression will be determined within future Budget processes. Constitution Avenue Image: Artist impression of the visionary design for Constitution Avenue 34 ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

37 Significant Infrastructure Projects Being Delivered By Other Entities The private sector and the Commonwealth also play an important role in planning and developing infrastructure in the Territory. The projects outlined below are among the more significant local initiatives currently being delivered by entities other than the ACT Government. Image: ActewAGL workers ActewAGL ActewAGL is undertaking a number of infrastructure projects to enhance the quality, reliability and security of electricity and gas distribution networks in the ACT. These include: a Second Bulk Supply Point Stage Two will provide all the ACT with an emergency supply connection new substation installations at East Lake, Mongolo, Civic, Belconnen, and Fyshwick the Hume Primary Mains Extension and Prime Regulating Station project the Hume to Tuggeranong Interconnection (Stage 2) the Gungahlin to Amaroo Secondary Mains Extension See actewagl.com.au for more details. ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 35

38 Image: New Canberra Airport Terminal Canberra Airport Following investment in excess of $480 million on a new terminal and supporting infrastructure, and with impending capacity for hosting international flights, Canberra Airport is now a fitting gateway for the national capital that provides a platform for future economic growth. Canberra Airport was also named Australian Airport of the Year for 2013 at the National Airport Industry Awards. The Canberra Airport is currently undertaking or investigating the following projects: It is working with the ACT Government on improving connectivity between the Majura Parkway and the Airport with an additional link road. A planned upgrade to a CATII navigational system will allow greater operability in low visibility, meaning more aircraft can land more often during bad weather, and a main runway extension to the south will also assist providing greater operability for all Regular Passenger Transport aircraft. Extension of the main runway will require the potential lowering of Pialligo Avenue under the runway. Completing the $43 million international component of the Airport s terminal development by Christmas This will facilitate direct flights to Auckland, Wellington and Singapore or Dubai which we expect to commence in September ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update

39 Image: The diagram below shows the planned release stages of the Molonglo Valley development ACTEW ACTEW is undertaking a number of significant infrastructure projects, including: A new water main is required to supply water to the Molonglo Valley. This main is referred to as the Uriarra Link Main and will ultimately supply water to customers in all of the three water supply pressure zones south of the Molonglo River. A new water reservoir in Stromlo Forest Park south of Uriarra Road, the Oddie Reservoir, will be inter linked with the existing Duffy reservoir that supplies other customers at similar elevations in the area. Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre, solid handling systems upgrade ACTEW has commenced developing a model of the combustion processes occurring in the furnaces so that it can determine the optimal solutions for upgrading the furnaces into the future to efficiently achieve emission limits, including possible changes to the emission limits. ACT Government Infrastructure Plan Update 37