TODAY (November 9) Andrew Barr joined Capital City Lord Mayors from around the nation in a meeting with Malcolm Turnbull to discuss a new “city deal” for Canberra. 

Barr says the ACT government will present the Federal Government with a number of areas and projects that would be suitable under a City Deal.

“This includes further Federal Government investment in Canberra’s city wide light rail network, particularly stage two of the network which will link Canberra’s CBD to Woden via the Parliamentary Triangle.

“The uplift value in Commonwealth properties along the route could be seen as a direct benefit to the Federal Government through investment in the project, as well as supporting rail based public transport upgrades.”

He says by bringing together both levels of government, the private sector and the community, a Canberra City Deal will provide a coordinated investment plan for our city.

“Canberra is growing by 5,000 people a year, and it’s important that we continue to invest in the right infrastructure projects to ensure we remain the world’s most liveable city.”

City Deals are aimed at making Australian cities better places to live and do business.