Canberra Metro has been contracted to design and construct Stage 2A of Light Rail.
Light Rail Stage 2A will extend the light rail system from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park. The 1.7km extension will follow along London Circuit West. It will feature stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park. The new stops will help people access the ANU, their homes, and businesses in City West and New Acton.
Light Rail Stage 2A will provide greater connection between the city and the lake. It will support active travel in the city by including new cycling and walking infrastructure. New trees and landscaping delivered as part of the project will improve the streetscape and urban amenity of this part of the city.
Light Rail Stage 2A Features
The project will be powered by 100% green energy and will include batteries being retrofitted to the light rail fleet. This will enable wire free travel between Alinga Street and Commonwealth Park.
People of all abilities can use light rail. It supports the use of wheelchairs and prams. Active travellers can bring their bicycles or scooters aboard, which can extend the reach of their commute.
People will be able to board a service every 5-15 minutes on the extended route. Light rail vehicles have three times the capacity of a bus.
The light rail corridor will include sections of green track as part of Light Rail Stage 2A. Green tracks help reduce glare and urban heat load, noise and dust. It absorbs rainwater and helps the track blend into the surrounding landscape. Canberrans can now see the Green track prototype on display at the National Arboretum.
Are you a local First Nations artist with public artwork experience?
Canberra Metro Construction is inviting Expressions of Interest from First Nations artists interested to participate in the creation of a public artwork for the LRS2A project.
Applications close Friday 6th December 2024.
