Page 2089 - Week 07 - Wednesday, 6 August 2014
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To mention a few examples, the budget provided funding for: stage 4 of the Lyneham sports precinct, and work is well underway there; provision of the Gungahlin Leisure Centre’s operating budget; the government office building in Gungahlin; a range of new Canberra Connect services in the Gungahlin town centre; further work on the Gungahlin joint emergency services centre; and $20 million in funding for a range of upgrades to the Gungahlin to the city main transport corridor.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Dr Bourke.
DR BOURKE: Can the Treasurer inform the members how the 2014-15 budget invests in land release in north Canberra?
MR BARR: There is a $21 million investment in 2014-15 and across the forward estimates in land release in north Canberra. This includes the upgrade of five intersections at Dickson, which will enable the redevelopment of the Dickson group centre, which includes the development of two supermarkets and a range of specialty shops to be located on the site currently used as a surface car park—another site identified for mixed-use development, which will include retail facilities, which will, of course, further enhance Dickson as the retail hub for north Canberra.
The Majura parkway and Majura link road will enable direct vehicle access to the new Majura west precinct at Majura Park. This will allow for ease of access to the new bulky goods site to be developed by IKEA and also provide access to two additional significant commercial development sites. This development will improve road safety and congestion in the area and support the growth of retail and other sectors in the Majura west precinct.
The Throsby access road and western intersection project is essential for the programmed release of the Throsby estate in Gungahlin. This will support the release of about 880 dwellings over the next four years.
These projects will ensure that north Canberra has an ongoing supply of commercial, residential and retail space to enable the region to continue its strong growth.
MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Mr Coe.
MR COE: What investments will there be in Belconnen, Minister Barr?
MR BARR: There is a significant range of investments in Belconnen, most particularly in the land release area associated with the Riverview development. We are, of course, also seeking to invest in new community recreation facilities in Higgins as well as a number of upgrades to amenities, including footpaths, local shopping centres and other municipal services right throughout the Belconnen region, including playgrounds. There is a significant program occurring in each minister’s portfolio responsibilities around upgrading community facilities and infrastructure right across Belconnen.
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