Mawson shops upgrade


Current update

The public spaces at the Mawson 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 Mawson shops upgrade

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

The Mawson shops in Woden are a valued shopping precinct surrounded by residential areas. The shops include a jeweller, florist, retail shops, café supermarket, chemist, laundromat, restaurants and cafes, gym and hairdresser.

In July 2025 the public toilets were upgraded, including a new unisex accessible toilet. 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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Mawson shop artwork in front of the shops with trees in the background

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.