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Canberra infrastructure projects advance under ACT plan

Infrastructure Canberra is delivering projects that include community facilities transport and climate initiatives outlined in the ACT Infrastructure Plan.

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By The Daily Canberra · Published 20 July 2026, 5:05 pm

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Updated 15 h ago· 20 July 2026, 7:55 pm

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Infrastructure Canberra works closely with industry partners to deliver projects across the Territory. Industry partners may include construction companies engineering and design consultants specialist suppliers local and small businesses. The agency aims to deliver projects safely efficiently and to a high standard for the Canberra community. Projects are outlined in the ACT Infrastructure Plan which sets the long term direction for infrastructure and guides how projects are planned built and renewed across Canberra. The plan includes schools health facilities transport upgrades cultural spaces and other public buildings. These projects support population growth improve services and help keep Canberra one of the world liveable cities.

Infrastructure Canberra delivers infrastructure that supports services community life and a growing city. Projects range from major public facilities to upgrades of existing buildings and networks across the ACT. City services recreation and community facilities projects support everyday community life and local services across Canberra and may include community centres and public buildings parks and recreation spaces municipal and city service facilities and upgrades to existing community infrastructure. Examples include the Gungahlin Community Centre and the Molonglo Emergency Services Station.

Climate action energy and environment infrastructure supports sustainability and the ACT transition to cleaner energy. Projects may include electrification of government facilities renewable energy infrastructure environmental infrastructure upgrades and sustainability improvements to government buildings. Examples include the Materials Recovery Facility and Big Canberra Battery. The 2026 to 27 ACT Budget provides funding for the new Northside Hospital construction. The Woden Youth Foyer opens its doors. Light Rail to Woden alignment is confirmed. The Molonglo River Bridge is a step closer. Construction begins on Light Rail Stage 2A. A new northside hospital early delivery partner has been selected with Multiplex the successful tenderer.

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