Charnwood shops upgrade


Current update

The public spaces at the Charnwood shops will be upgraded.

Preliminary planning is currently underway. Once complete, design work will begin.

We look forward to sharing a concept design with the local community for feedback in 2026.

Further updates will be provided on this page as work progresses.

Page last reviewed 21 Apr 2026

Project description

Planning is underway on Charnwood shops upgrade

In the 2025-26 ACT Budget, the ACT Government committed to improving shops across Canberra. This includes public space upgrades at the Charnwood shops.

Charnwood shops in Belconnen are a valued community hub catering to local residents and those in the surrounding suburbs.

Surrounded by residential areas, the shops include a hairdresser, chemist, supermarket, retail shops, cafe, takeaway, gym, mechanic and a medical centre.

Upgrades to parking, landscaping, pedestrian access, seating, drainage and pathways at the group centre were delivered in 2024. This project will continue upgrades to the public spaces and may include new or improved lighting, furniture, pathways and paving, playground equipment, integrated community artwork, new signage, improved traffic and car parking arrangements and new landscaping and tree planting.

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drone image of the Charnwood shops

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.