Community Reference Group
The Light Rail Community Reference Group is one of the methods used to proactively engage with Canberra citizens on the design, construction and delivery of light rail in Canberra. The Group membership is made up of representative organisations, peak bodies and individuals with an interest in the benefits, impacts and opportunities of light rail.
The purpose of the Group is to improve understanding of community considerations, issues, concerns, and social and environmental priorities relating to the Light Rail to Woden project.
Join the Community Reference Group
About the Community Reference Group
The Group facilitates consultation and two-way information sharing between Major Projects Canberra and representatives of the Canberra community.
The Light Rail to Woden project will provide a safe and respectful space for all members to share their views, experiences and insights.
The Group’s role is to:
- Provide a voice for Canberrans in light rail construction, design and delivery
- Represent community views on issues, impacts and opportunities, and share insights and ideas with the project team
- Relay and share project updates with their organisation and community, and consult where possible and appropriate on issues discussed and raised in the Group
- Act as a community champion committed to helping the government deliver a light rail network that has listened and considered community feedback
What to expect
As a Community Reference Group member, you will:
- Meet with the Group every two months to learn about, consult and collaborate on the Light Rail to Woden project
- Collaborate directly with the project team to provide your community’s views on the design, construction and delivery of the project
- Participate in activities in a safe and welcoming space to improve project outcomes, and
- Meet and hear the views of a diverse group of Canberrans
The Group will come together every two months depending on project milestones and the requirements of the Group. Meetings will be held after business hours on a weekday to accommodate broad participation.
The Group’s activities will consist of formal group meetings and activities such as workshops, brainstorms, or site visits.
The Group is for consultation and collaboration purposes and is not responsible for decision-making on the project. The Light Rail to Woden project will take reasonable actions to incorporate the views, ideas and advice provided by the Group.
How to apply
Expressions of Interest closed on Sunday 5 March 2023.
Applicants will be contacted about the outcome of their EOI in the coming weeks.
If you missed the EOI period, and are interested in participating, please contact us at lightrailtowoden@act.gov.au.
Next steps
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their submission.
If successful, you will be invited to attend the Group’s first meeting in the last week of March.
