More gathering spaces, wider footpaths and improved pedestrian connections are among the upgrades coming soon to Braddon streets.
Work is scheduled to get underway in the coming months following the City Renewal Authority’s appointment of local construction company Guideline ACT.
The project has been informed by community feedback and focuses on making the area safer, easier to access and more enticing to visitors.
City Renewal Authority Acting CEO Craig Gillman said the recent appointment is an important step towards revitalising the area and meeting growing population needs.
“This exciting milestone allows us to move ahead with plans to enhance Braddon as an inclusive and exciting cultural hub in the city,” Mr Gillman said.
“From landscaping and street furniture to better pram and wheelchair access, the upgrades will encourage more people to enjoy Braddon’s array of retail shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants.
“We have worked closely with the community to make sure the upgrades are in keeping with the suburb’s eclectic character Canberrans know and love.”
The project includes upgrades to Lonsdale Street, as well as the Mort and Elouera Street intersection.
Lonsdale Street upgrades
Lonsdale Street upgrades will make the precinct better for pedestrians, provide more informal gathering spaces, and increase outdoor dining opportunities.
They will also improve connections with the City Centre, Haig Park and light rail.
Works include:
New landscape elements will also be installed at these locations, including:
Mort and Elouera Street Intersection
The Braddon Streetscapes project will also improve pedestrian safety and access at the Mort and Elouera and Street intersection.
We will ask the community for input on the proposed intersection upgrades from mid-2023.
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