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New healing garden to bring families together during drug and alcohol recovery
Karralika drug and alcohol facility in Fadden has opened a safe and interactive space for residents undertaking rehabilitation to spend time with their children and loved ones.
A new school on the books for a growing Canberra region
Hindmarsh Construction Australia has been appointed head contractor for phase one of the new school at Taylor in Canberra’s North. Due to open in 2024, the facility will be built next to Margaret Hendry School in North Gungahlin and accommodate up to 800 high school students.
Raising London Circuit works approved to support more local jobs
Hundreds of jobs will be supported through the raising of London Circuit, after the National Capital Authority provided works approval for the project.
More health funding to support Canberrans now and into the future
The ACT Government will continue to fund the public health system our growing city needs, with further health investments to help deliver the Critical Services Building (CSB) at the Canberra Hospital and more funding for our COVID-19 health response to be included in the upcoming Budget Review.
New technology and more Park and Ride to assist traffic flows
The ACT Government is investing in better technology and more Park and Ride facilities to assist traffic flows and manage disruption across Canberra’s traffic network as we get on with major, job creating infrastructure projects for Canberra.
Investing in new and upgraded public schools
Local families in Strathnairn, Narrabundah and Garran will benefit from a significant investment in new and improved school infrastructure, with the upcoming Budget review to include over $156 million package for three ACT public schools.