Upgrades will make the area safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
12 February 2024
If you've recently visited the Tuggeranong foreshore, you will have seen closures and temporary fencing. There is construction happening to improve the Lake Tuggeranong foreshore area.
These upgrades will create a more liveable, people-focussed and active space for the Tuggeranong community to enjoy.
The ACT Government expects the upgrades to finish by mid-2024.
Here's what Tuggeranong residents will see over the coming months:
Tuggeranong Town Park Playground
The existing playground has been demolished to create the new playground. The new space will create more opportunity for accessible play. The equipment that is planned to be installed includes:
- an accessible carousel
- a climbing tower
- a swing
- a double flying fox
- a climber rope
- a balance challenge
- a sand digger
- a sand digger with equal access
- sandstone logs
- boulders
- a bike repair station
- bike racks.
The area will also feature rubber softfall on the ground. There will be furniture for people to sit and picnic around the playground. Landscaping and grass will make a better green space surrounding the play space.
Boardwalk, walkways, paths and crossings
The area is being changed to make it easier to navigate and more enjoyable for the community to use.
Reclaimed timber decking is being installed along the boardwalk. A new pergola structure will be constructed, providing shade and shelter.
Paths will be widened and repaved. New line markings will help separate pedestrian and cyclists travelling in opposite directions. New signage will make it easier to know where you're going.
New trees are being planted, and new furniture, including more seating, will be installed. This will allow people to sit and enjoy the green space and lake at a safe distance from the paths.
The crossing at Bartlett Place will be upgraded to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists. This will include a new asphalt speedbump, new streetlights and updated line marking.
The existing pedestrian connections on Reed Street will be improved through concreting and asphalt paving.
Toilet blocks
Over the coming months, the toilets will close while upgrades are completed. The dilapidated public toilet will be removed and replaced with two new accessible facilities.
To keep up to date with the progress of the Tuggeranong foreshore improvements, visit the City Services website.
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