Current update
Following funding provided in the 2023-24 ACT Budget for a first stage of works, a feasibility study is now underway looking at improvements at Emu Bank to address safety issues with the concrete segmental pavers/shared path.
Construction procurement is underway for upgrades to the shared path through John Knight Memorial Park. We anticipate work to start on site in the second quarter of 2024 with an update on construction timeframes to be provided following the award of contract.
Page last reviewed 09 Apr 2024
Project description
Construction procurement is underway on Lake Ginninderra community path improvements.
Lake Ginninderra was established in 1974 with the construction of the Ginninderra Drive embankment over Ginninderra Creek. The lake is situated directly to the north of the Belconnen Town Centre and is regularly used by residents, workers and visitors for recreation, commuting and exercise.
The lake is also a popular recreation facility supporting swimming, canoeing, sailing, and fishing. Several swimming areas, toilets, and barbeque/picnic areas, along with play spaces and car parks are located around the lake edge. The path network connects these facilities.
Due to the lake’s popularity, there have been requests from the community for improvements to the Lake Ginninderra path circuit. Particularly as the Belconnen region continues to grow in population and with new residential developments close to the lake at the Belconnen Town Centre.
A feasibility study (PDF 12.5 MB) was undertaken in 2021 to look at opportunities to improve the quality, safety, connectivity, and attractiveness of the community path network.
Key opportunities identified by the feasibility study included:
- Path improvements, including path widening and better drainage
- New and upgraded paths to improve connectivity
- Lighting improvements to key commuting corridors
- New and upgraded seating to support recreation and the exercise routines of a range of people, particularly ensuring seniors have regular opportunities to rest
- New water refill stations to support healthy and active lifestyles
- Signage upgrades to improve navigation around the lake foreshore.
Stage one
In the 2023-24 ACT Budget, the first stage of works improving connections along Emu Bank and through John Knight Memorial Park were funded. These upgrades will include:
- shared path through John Knight Memorial Park will be upgraded with path widening/realignment, drainage issues rectified and other additional improvements such as new seating and tree planting
- improvements at Emu Bank to address safety issues with the concrete segmental pavers/shared path.
A feasibility study is currently underway for the improvements at Emu Bank with a construction tender expected to be released in 2024. Construction procurement is underway for upgrades to the shared path through John Knight Memorial park with an update to be provided on construction timeframes following the award of contract.
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