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Erindale plan to give ‘breath of fresh air’

Artist’s impression of new Wynne Street.
MINISTER for the Environment and Sustainable Development Simon Corbell has unveiled the final master plan for the Erindale Centre, which includes an extra 1200 car spaces, a new bus station and a possible second supermarket.

Mr Corbell says the plan, which aims to boost car parking to make it easier for shoppers to park in the short, medium and long term, will give Erindale centre a “breath of fresh air to sustain a growing population.”

The plan focuses around the development of a new transport hub, including a new Rapid bus station with park and ride facilities and the relocation of the local bus stop.

Mr Corbell says parking locations would be managed by implementing short-term parking in peak times, underground or structured parking for larger developments and long-term parking behind shops.

“New roads will also be constructed to improve traffic flow in and out of the shopping district of Erindale, and to ease congestion on surrounding main roads, including the extension of Ricardo Street West to Erindale Drive with lighted intersections to provide greater access to Gartside Street and the centre,” he says.

“A new full line supermarket and additional retail space could also be developed with the release of land under recommendations of the plan.

“Some multi-unit residential development is envisaged for the southern edge of the centre to cater to a more urban demographic who like to live close to their local amenities, including singles, couples, the aged, families and people ‘downsizing’.”

The master plan will be implemented over several years and there will be further community consultation for upgrades to the public realm.

The plan is available at www.act.gov.au/erindale. Hardcopies are available at ESDD’s customer service centre, 16 Challis Street, Dickson and at the Erindale and Tuggeranong public libraries.

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