Page last reviewed 05 Apr 2024
Project description
Design is underway on Gungahlin Town Centre improvements.
Walking, cycling and other forms of active travel are at the centre of the ACT Government’s plans to make Canberra an even more liveable and sustainable city.
A number of projects are underway to improve opportunities for active travel as well as road safety and access in the Gungahlin Town Centre.
Active travel
In 2022 a feasibility study (PDF 22.2 MB) was completed looking at the availability of active travel in the Gungahlin Town Centre. It also identified possible improvements to the active travel network. More information about the findings of the feasibility study is included below.
The feasibility study identified 12 individual community route links (PDF 5.4 MB) to improve active travel in the Gungahlin Town Centre. The below table summarises the proposed improvements. Concept designs have been developed for 11 of the links and can be viewed by clicking on the locations below. Please note these remain subject to further planning and design work.
Location and link | Proposed improvements* |
|---|
Gundaroo Drive between Anthony Rolfe Avenue and Horse Park Drive Link 1 concept design (PDF 15.8 MB) | Provide a shared path link between Anthony Rolfe Avenue and Horse Park Drive. This would include priority crossings and potential intersection upgrades to support active travel. |
Gribble Street and Wunderlich Crescent at their intersections with Gundaroo Drive Link 2 concept design (PDF 3.8 MB) | Provide a shared path link along Gribble Street and Wunderlich Crescent to Yerrabi Pond District Park. This would include priority crossings and potential intersection upgrades to support active travel. |
The Valley Avenue between Gungahlin Drive and Gungahlin Place Link 3 concept design (PDF 6.6 MB) | New and upgraded shared paths between Warwick Street and Gungahlin Place. This would include priority crossings. |
Anthony Rolfe Avenue between Franz Bormann Close and Hamer Street Link 4 concept design (PDF 9.7 MB) | New and upgraded paths including sections of shared and cyclist/pedestrian only paths. This would include priority crossings and potential intersection upgrades to support active travel. |
The Valley Avenue and Delma View Link 5 concept design (PDF 8.8 MB) | Proposal to designate Delma View as an active street. Includes new and upgraded path connections as well as priority crossings. |
Gungahlin Place from Camilleri Way to Anthony Rolfe Avenue Link 6 concept design (PDF 6.8 MB) | New and upgraded paths including sections of shared and cyclist/pedestrian only paths. Includes proposed intersection upgrades to support active travel. |
Gozzard Street between The Valley Avenue and Anthony Rolfe Avenue Link 7 concept design (PDF 5.4 MB) | Upgrades to the verge between The Valley Avenue and Anthony Rolfe Avenue. This could include widening, de-cluttering and paving. |
Gungahlin Town Centre to Yerrabi Pond Link 8 concept design (PDF 9.5 MB) | Provide a shared path from the Gungahlin Town Centre to the Yerrabi Pond District Park. This would include priority crossings and intersection upgrades to support active travel. |
Cantamessa Avenue (full length) Link 9 concept design (PDF 4.0 MB) | New priority crossings. |
Hollingsworth Street from Strayleaf Crescent to Gundaroo Drive Link 10 concept design (PDF 3.2 MB) | Replacement of existing shared path infrastructure and associated intersection improvements. |
Manning Clark Crescent from Camilleri Way to Marie Pitt Street Link 11 concept design (PDF 5.0 MB) | Replacement of existing shared path infrastructure. |
East Gungahlin linear park Link 12 | The East Gungahlin Estate Development Plan made provision for a linear park running between Camilleri Way and Anthony Rolfe Avenue in the midblock between Kate Crace Street and Manning Clark Crescent. This was proposed to be a main community route however no concept design has yet been progressed. |
In the 2023-24 ACT Budget, funding was provided to progress high priority segments through to detailed design. The first stage of the project will review the report to identify the high priority sections to be taken to detailed design to ensure continuity and best outcome for the community. This may include links such as the shared path along Gundaroo Drive and the connection from the Town Centre to Yerrabi Pond District Park.
*Please note whilst lighting is not included in the above list nor the concept designs, it is assumed it will be provided in line with Australian Standards.
Gungahlin Transport Plan
In addition to active travel improvements, the 2023-24 ACT Budget also allocated funding to develop a transport plan for Gungahlin. The transport plan will consider various modes of transport such as private vehicles, public transport and active travel.
The transport plan will focus on priority areas and corridors within Gungahlin which may include the town centre itself. It may also look at key transport corridors such as Gungahlin Drive, Well Station Drive, Mirrabei Drive, Horse Park Drive and Clarrie Hermes Drive. The plan will identify the infrastructure and service priorities required to cater to the region’s growing populated and transport needs. It will focus on supporting a variety of transport modes and consider other studies currently underway including those detailed on this page.
A consultant is on board to prepare the Gungahlin Transport Plan. More information will be provided on the plan and opportunities for engagement in the second quarter of 2024.
Intersection studies
The 2023-24 ACT Budget allocated funding to progress feasibility and design work for three intersections in the Gungahlin Town Centre. The purpose of this work is to improve road, cyclist and pedestrian safety.
ACT’s population is fast growing and many existing intersections were originally designed and constructed to operate at lower traffic volumes than what they are now experiencing. Improvements for these intersections may include the installation of traffic lights, reduced speed limits and traffic calming.
The three areas identified as part of this program of works are:
- Hinder Street/Efkarpidis Street (preliminary sketch plans)
- Hinder Street/Ernest Cavanagh Street (preliminary sketch plans)
- Anthony Rolfe Avenue from Gungahlin Place to Manning Clark Crescent (feasibility study).
In addition to the above, included in this program is also the intersection of the Barton Highway and Victoria Street in Hall where a feasibility study will be undertaken. This work is now underway.
