The Acton Peninsula Precinct Draft Structure Plan proposes a long-term plan and vision for this important area in central Canberra.
Acton Peninsula is being re-imagined to become an internationally recognised precinct where education, culture and the public meet to celebrate Australia’s national identity and respect Canberra’s local heritage. We want to create a place which encourages the exchange of ideas and is attractive for everyone, a place which can be used for a wide range of activities and stimulates economic investment and growth.
This area has not been examined since the mid-1990s when planning policy was changed to facilitate development of the National Museum. Acton Peninsula and the institutions play a significant local, national and international role for Canberra. The National Capital Authority (NCA) has worked collaboratively with the National Museum of Australia (NMA), the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), Australian National University (ANU) and the ACT Government to develop this plan.
The draft structure plan sets the principles for Acton Peninsula and provides a clear direction on the physical organisation and future character of the peninsula. The draft structure plan provides a cohesive and long-term framework for future detailed planning and design.
The Acton Peninsula Precinct Draft Structure Plan intends to:
The key proposals include: