Canberrans Invited to Have a Say on New Suburb in Metropolis’s North-West

With about 3000 houses deliberate, the group is being requested what issues most for Canberra’s latest suburb. 

The ACT authorities has opened public session on Ginninderra East, a proposed new suburb set to ship about 3000 new houses on former CSIRO land.  

The Territory authorities acquired the positioning in July 2026, following years of negotiations with the Commonwealth. As planning will get underneath manner, Canberrans are being requested what would make Ginninderra East a great place to reside. 

Ginninderra East is predicted to ship about 3000 new houses. Image: Getty

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The positioning sits between Belconnen and Gungahlin, about 20 minutes from central Canberra, and plans embrace a college, sporting ovals, parks, outlets and group amenities, in addition to a protected nature reserve.  

At the least 15% of houses are deliberate to be inexpensive housing, together with group and public housing. 

Residents are inspired to share their views on public areas, native outlets and providers, parks and nature areas, and strolling and biking connections. They will additionally touch upon the way forward for the previous Ginninderra Police Station web site. 

The Suburban Land Company (SLA) is enterprise planning and design work, with a Main Plan Modification (MPA) anticipated to be submitted in mid-2027. 

ACT planning minister Chris Metal stated the suburb would contribute to the Territory’s goal of enabling 30,000 new houses by the top of 2030. 

“It is a uncommon alternative to plan and design new suburbs near a longtime a part of Canberra and we would like the group’s enter,” Mr Metal stated. 

“Unlocking this land means we will provide the housing Canberra wants along with colleges, outlets, group and leisure areas.” 

The Housing Business Affiliation (HIA) has welcomed the venture, saying it may present extra housing alternative near established communities, jobs and providers. 

HIA government director for ACT and Southern NSW Geordan Murray stated the suburb ought to cater for various households, from first-home consumers and rising households to folks seeking to downsize. 

“It’s significantly vital to listen to from the individuals who may in the future name Ginninderra East house. Their aspirations, wants and budgets ought to assist form the suburb’s future,” Mr Murray stated. 

“Canberra wants a powerful pipeline of recent housing alternatives. Unlocking this land is a welcome step, and sustaining momentum by means of planning, infrastructure supply and land launch shall be important to turning that chance into houses.” 

Residents can have their say by finishing a web based survey, attending a pop-up occasion or expressing curiosity in becoming a member of the Ginninderra East Neighborhood Panel, with engagement closing on 17 December.  

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