2024-25 ACT Budget Snapshot – Tuggeranong: Investing in Growth and Infrastructure
As the Australian Capital Territory’s population is projected to reach 500,000 by the end of 2027, the 2024-25 ACT Budget is a crucial step in funding the necessary services and infrastructure for this rapidly growing city. With a focus on Tuggeranong, the budget aims to address the needs of the community and support its ongoing development.
The Duplication of Athllon Drive
- Part of Athllon Drive in Tuggeranong is set to be duplicated, with work expected to commence in the coming months.
- The project, funded through a 50:50 agreement between the ACT Government and the Australian Government, will see 2.4 kilometers of Athllon Drive between Sulwood Drive and Drakeford Drive duplicated.
- Additional improvements to Sulwood Drive, including a new four-kilometer off-road shared path, are also included in the budget.
More Housing for Tuggeranong
The Indicative Land Release Program for 2024-25 to 2028-29 will introduce 150 new homes to Tuggeranong, addressing the growing population’s housing needs.
New and Upgraded Community Facilities
The 2024-25 ACT Budget allocates funds for various community facilities and infrastructure enhancements in Tuggeranong, including:
- Sportsground lighting at Gordon District Playing Fields
- Construction of a new hydrotherapy pool next to the Tuggeranong Lakeside Leisure Centre
- Improvements to safety and infrastructure at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and the adjacent Woods Reserve/Gibraltar Falls precinct
- Tuggeranong foreshore improvements
- Enhancements to local shops at Calwell Group Centre, Lanyon Marketplace, and the Monash commercial area
- Development of a new ice sports facility
- Upgrades to Tuggeranong Arts Centre Theatre and Lanyon Homestead
Additionally, the budget will address community feedback regarding resources at ACT libraries, introducing new amenities and enhancing building security.
Boosting Mowing and Horticulture Services
The growing demands on Canberra’s mowing teams, coupled with unpredictable weather patterns, have necessitated a funding increase for 10 full-time positions and eight additional mowers. This expansion will enhance the city’s mowing and horticultural capabilities, ensuring the maintenance of green spaces and gardens.
Investment in Health Services
The 2024-25 ACT Budget focuses on health programs and infrastructure in Tuggeranong, including investments in the Canberra Hospital and a new pathology and clinical support building on the campus.
Supporting Education Initiatives
Tuggeranong will benefit from the implementation of the Strong Foundations program in ACT public schools, aimed at enhancing literacy and numeracy education. The budget also includes various school upgrades across Canberra, such as roof improvements at Calwell Primary School, enhancements at several primary schools, and collaborative teaching space enhancements at Lake Tuggeranong College.
For a detailed overview of the 2024-25 ACT Budget allocations, click here.
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