In brief

• The 2025–26 ACT Budget includes investment in community facilities in the inner north, inner south and the city.
• These include shop and footpath upgrades.
• This article overviews some of the facilities receiving support.

The 2025–26 ACT Budget will support improvements to community facilities across the inner north, inner south and city.

The investment will deliver practical improvements in the areas residents use most.

Shop and amenity improvements

Griffith shops will receive upgrades.

New toilet facilities will be installed at both Red Hill and Downer shops.

Sport and recreation upgrades

There will be female-friendly changeroom upgrades at playing fields in Griffith, Ainslie and Reid.

These are part of ACT-wide investment in inclusive sports facilities.

Upgrades to community infrastructure and public spaces

Footpaths across the region will be improved and better connected. This is part of an ACT-wide program.

Lighting upgrades, including on City Walk, will improve safety and visibility.

There will be stormwater upgrades at Dickson Shops.

The Budget will also invest in concept design masterplanning to renew the City Hill park.

More local healthcare options

The ACT Government is investing in planning and feasibility work for the new Inner South Health Centre in Griffith.

The facility will help meet the growing health needs of Inner South residents.

Its delivery is part of ACT-wide investment in local community health.

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