Forestry Place - Stage 1 Development

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has received a works approval application for Stage 1 of the Forestry Place redevelopment at Block 7 Section 4 Yarralumla, commonly known as Forestry Place.

Stage 1 represents the first phase of redevelopment of the former CSIRO Forestry Precinct and includes site-wide infrastructure and landscape works, upgrades to Wilf Crane Crescent, parking and verge improvements, residential development within Precincts A and B, and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings for office and ancillary uses, including cafe/restaurant.

The plans and supporting documentation for the application can be viewed below. 

Previous engagement

This application relates to Amendment 97 of the National Capital Plan, which established the planning framework, development controls and indicative master plan for Forestry Place. 
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How you can share feedback

The NCA welcomes feedback on this application by 5:00pm 27 November 2026.

Submissions can be made by email to: WAconsultation@nca.gov.au.