Griffith shops improvements


Current update

Public space improvements are coming to the Griffith shops.

Design work is underway.

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

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

Page last reviewed 21 Apr 2026

Project description

Design is underway on Griffith shops improvements

In the 2025-2026 ACT Budget, the ACT Government committed to improving shops across Canberra. This includes public space upgrades at the Griffith shops, with a focus on the area at the front of the shops.

In Canberra’s inner south, Griffith is home to one of the ACT’s oldest shopping precincts. Heritage-listed buildings, boutiques, cafes and recreation areas are dotted around the shops. Some streets in this area were designed according to Walter Burley Griffin’s original plans for Canberra.

Surrounded by residential areas, the shops include a chemist, hairdressers, beauty studio, pilates studio, dance studio, spa, supermarket, a butcher, retail stores, cafés and restaurants.

The public space improvements at Griffith shops will focus on increasing safety, access and amenity which may include footpath improvements, new street furniture, landscaping, lighting and bin shrouds.

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Related links

Cars parked around the Griffith shops

Public space map

Map showing the area around the shops in Griffith.

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.