CANBERRANS have been invited to provide feedback on the draft master plan for the Tuggeranong Town Park.

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services Shane Rattenbury says community needs and demands have now changed and it is time to “plan for the next stage in the park’s life.”

“A draft master plan has been developed to guide future management, maintenance and upgrade of the park over the next five to ten years as funding opportunities become available,” he says.

“I am committed to providing high quality recreation areas and facilities in the ACT and encourage everyone who uses the park to get involved and provide their valuable input to this important project.”

Mr Rattenbury encourages people to review the plan and provide comments during the consultation period, which runs until 5pm on Friday 22 March.

Key recommendations for the park include:

• improved pedestrian and cycle access into the park
• an activities area for young people that incorporates elements such as rock climbing walls to be located adjacent to the existing skate park
• new entries into the formal garden from Anketell and Collishaw Streets
• redesign of the formal garden to provide an area for casual game play (this includes a level gravel playing surface, shelters, lighting and power outlets)
• a new lake edge path to improve access along the foreshore
• additional pergolas and park furniture
• enlarge and upgrade the existing play space
• potential for a contemporary water play feature.

To view the plan, click here or visit timetotalk.act.gov.au