Lanyon Marketplace improvements


Current update

Construction on public space improvements at Lanyon Marketplace started on Monday 6 January 2025 and is expected to take 4 months to finish, weather permitting.

The improvements will enhance safety, access and landscaping to provide a more enjoyable experience and encourage the community to shop locally.

Works will be carried out between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday. If required, work may be undertaken on weekends between the same hours.

The Balcombe Street and Sidney Nolan Street intersection is closed and will remain closed to traffic during the construction period. This improves safety for road users, pedestrians and construction workers and allows for the work to be completed faster.

Signage will be installed to safely detour the community around the works.

Further updates will be provided on this page.

Tharwa Drive and Norman Lindsay Street intersection

The roundabout at Tharwa Drive and Norman Lindsay Street is complete.

Some works including the construction of concrete footpaths, installation of new streetlights and landscaping will continue around the Tharwa Drive and Norman Lindsay Street intersection in early 2025.

Signage will be in place to direct road users to drive safely through the intersection while the contractor completes these works.

This intersection was identified for safety improvements due to the number of collisions in recent years. A roundabout has been identified as the safest option to support traffic in this area. For more information on the project visit the Tharwa Drive and Norman Lindsay Street intersection page.

Page last reviewed 06 Jan 2025

Project description

Construction is underway on Lanyon Marketplace improvements.

Public space improvements are underway  at the Lanyon Marketplace on in Conder. The improvements aim to improve access and the overall look and feel of the shops, encouraging the community to shop local and spend more time in their suburbs.

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

Key features

  • New seating providing spaces to sit and gather.
  • Additional trees and better landscaping.
  • Improved access for pedestrians including paths, pram ramps and safe crossing points.
  • New raised intersection at Balcombe and Sidney Nolan streets including a new pedestrian crossing.
  • Additional parking spaces on Sidney Nolan Street.

What you told us your priorities were

  • Improved parking and access enabling ease of movement for pedestrians.
  • Increased and diverse plantings as well as improvements to the overall look and feel of the space.
  • Safety and accessibility improvements along Sidney Nolan Street and Balcombe Street.

 Lanyon Marketplace sign

Designs

Click on an image below to view the final design (JPG 283.5 KB), intersection map (PNG 301.1 KB) and artist impressions.

Map showing the new features that include improved traffic management and lighting upgrades to create safer pedestrian access and connections. New seating and gathering spaces. Increased tree canopy coverage and garden greenery. Improved pavement and paths and additional short term parking

map showing where the new roundabout will utilise some of the open space to the west of the intersection to provide more space improving traffic flow and safety on Tharwa Drive and Norman Lindsay Street

drawing of the proposed Lanyon seating drawing of the proposed Lanyon intersection

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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.