Garema Place

Funding: $7.3 million

Garema Place is a landmark destination where Canberrans come together to connect with each other.

The Ngunnawal meaning of the word Garema is "camp", which implies coming together, ceremony, and sharing food and drink.

Improvements in Garema Place, which build on the 2020 upgrades to City Walk, aim to create a thriving central meeting place that drives economic activity in the City Centre.

The project will keep what Canberrans know and love about Garema Place, while also meeting the city’s growing needs. This includes supporting the growing foot traffic from light rail and bus commuters.

Facilities include

• accessible single-level pavement and easier pedestrian flow.
• better lighting to create a safer and more appealing precinct in the evenings.
• improved seating and outdoor dining spaces to enjoy food and drink from local businesses.
• trees and gardens to cool the space in summer and let the sunshine through in winter.
• an open and versatile space that supports both special events and everyday activities.

Project benefits

• a modern and beautiful precinct in the City Centre.
• support for Canberra’s growing population.
• attracting more visitors to drive economic activity.
• support community gatherings and events.

An accessible and comfortable meeting place for Canberrans and visitors.

Find out more

More information about the project is available on the City Renewal Authority website.

If you have questions about this project, please contact cityrenewal@act.gov.au.