Evatt shops improvements


Page last reviewed 02 Oct 2025

Project description

Complete: Evatt shops improvements.

Public space upgrades are complete at the local shops on the corner of Clancy Street and Heydon Crescent in Evatt. The works have improved access and the overall look and feel, encouraging the community to shop local and spend more time in their suburb.

A draft preliminary design was released for community feedback from June to August 2023. More information on the consultation process and the feedback received is available on YourSay Conversations.

Key features

  • New deck and sandstone amphitheatre with seating and tables providing spaces to sit and gather
  • Nature play elements which include a nest swing, balancing logs and steppers and a slide
  • New accessible parking bays
  • Additional trees and better landscaping
  • Improved access for pedestrians including paths, safe crossings, stairway and additional lighting
  • Resurfacing of the service area off McClure Street and improved access and safety at Heydon Crescent
  • New toilet
  • Murals to brighten up the public space around the shops

What you told us your priorities were

  • Improved safety including lighting, path and pavement improvements
  • Seating and tables providing places to sit and gather
  • Additional trees and landscaping
  • Inclusion of a play area including, nature play and accessible play elements
  • The inclusion of a public toilet at the local shops

Photos of completed work

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Large coloured squares that says "community board".

Large rows of stone seating, surrounded by gum trees.

A playground with a large swing in the foreground.

Murals

Mural on a brick wall featuring magpies and a moth.

Large mural on a wall featuring a moth.

Design

Click on an image below to view the final design (JPG 514.4 KB) and artist impressions.

A map of the final map design showing the key features including a new playground catering for a range of ages with improved seating and accessibility options. Additional seating and gathering spaces. Upgrade lighting improving safety. Improved access for pedestrians including paths, safe crossings and stairways. Additional trees and landscaping. Improve amenities including a new toilet block. Upgrade and relocation of disabled parking.

Detailed drawing of the new seating being installed a detailed drawing of the new playground

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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.