Canberra Liberals promise to dump light rail to Woden if elected in 2024
2 years, 3 months ago

Canberra Liberals promise to dump light rail to Woden if elected in 2024

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The Canberra Liberals have announced stage 2B of light rail from the city centre to Woden won't go ahead if they win the 2024 ACT election. Key points: The Canberra Liberals promise to dump light rail to Woden if elected Leader Elizabeth Lee says the project will cost $3 billion and the money should instead be spent on essential services The ACT government is yet to confirm the cost or timeline for stage two The first stage of the project from the city to Gungahlin was a key issue in the 2012 and 2016 ACT election campaigns, with former opposition leader Jeremy Hanson even promising to tear up the government's contracts if the Canberra Liberals won. Now, Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee is putting light rail back on the election agenda after "listening to the Canberra community". Ms Lee said her party now supported the first stage of the light rail and "wants to see it work". Mr Steel said he expected construction of stage 2A to take around two years, but did not want to confirm the timeline until procurement processes were finished so the government could give the public "certainty".

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Andrew Barr has been Chief Minister for nearly 10 years — and he wants Canberra to give him four more
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Andrew Barr has been Chief Minister for nearly 10 years — and he wants Canberra to give him four more

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When Andrew Barr became chief minister of the ACT, Tony Abbott was prime minister and Donald Trump had yet to take the history-making escalator ride to announce his run for US President. Light rail a campaign sticking point Andrew Barr says the contract for light rail stage 2B will not be signed before the next election. Andrew Barr says he …

Canberra Liberals' proposed public transport plan would see a busway replace light rail with locally built electric buses
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Canberra Liberals' proposed public transport plan would see a busway replace light rail with locally built electric buses

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In short: The Canberra Liberals propose dedicated bus lanes between the City and Woden instead of light rail, more rapid and school bus routes, and hundreds of locally built electric buses in their public transport policy. The Canberra Liberals propose dedicated bus lanes between the City and Woden instead of light rail, more rapid and school bus routes, and hundreds …

The first passenger won't board the next stage of Canberra's light rail until 2028. One expert says that train is running late
1 year, 3 months ago

The first passenger won't board the next stage of Canberra's light rail until 2028. One expert says that train is running late

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The ACT government has this week put a date on when passengers will be able to ride the next stage of Canberra's light rail, from the city to the lake — that date is half a decade away. Key points: Stage 2A is a 1.7-kilometre extension of light rail from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park Passengers are expected on board …

More information on what stage 2A of Canberra's light rail network will look like as public consultation opens
1 year, 11 months ago

More information on what stage 2A of Canberra's light rail network will look like as public consultation opens

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The National Capital Authority has begun taking feedback on the aesthetics, accessibility and conformity to Walter Burley Griffin's 1918 plan for the next stage of light rail from Canberra's city to Commonwealth Park. Key points: ​​​New details of stage 2A of Canberra's light rail network have been released as public consultation for the project opens The proposed plans include three …

Canberra's light rail to become wireless through Parliamentary Triangle with joint federal and ACT government funded contract
2 years, 7 months ago

Canberra's light rail to become wireless through Parliamentary Triangle with joint federal and ACT government funded contract

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Canberra's light rail network will become wireless through the Parliamentary Triangle as construction continues into the city's south, following a joint investment from the federal and ACT governments. Key points: Work to raise London Circuit as part of light rail stage 2A is expected to begin soon Five new vehicles will be added to the network, allowing the light rail …

Canberra light rail's business plan for Stage 2A approved by ACT Government, London Circuit to be raised
5 years, 6 months ago

Canberra light rail's business plan for Stage 2A approved by ACT Government, London Circuit to be raised

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The second stage of the ACT's light rail project will see a centrepiece of Canberra's city transformed, with the southern end of London Circuit raised as part of works to allow the tram line to connect to Commonwealth Avenue. Key points: ACT Government approves business plan for light rail stage 2A Plans include raising London Circuit to meet Commonwealth Avenue …

Stage two of Canberra's light rail could be coming sooner than you thought — some of it anyway
5 years, 8 months ago

Stage two of Canberra's light rail could be coming sooner than you thought — some of it anyway

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Commuters could be riding light rail to the edge of Lake Burley Griffin as soon as 2023, but the ACT Government has warned getting trams over Canberra's watery centrepiece may take much longer than that. Key points: The ACT Government will split stage two into 2A and 2B They plan for Stage 2A to begin operations in 2023 Stage 2B …

Election results could spell long delays for Canberra's light rail extension, Andrew Barr warns
5 years, 10 months ago

Election results could spell long delays for Canberra's light rail extension, Andrew Barr warns

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Canberra's newly-christened light rail system could be stuck north of the lake a lot longer than expected, after the Coalition's shock federal election win upset ACT Government plans to get the project's extension to Woden fast-tracked. Key points: ACT Government was hopeful Labor would fast-track the project Stage two of light rail requires approval from Federal Parliament Promise of $200 …

Canberra's light rail is ready to roll, but it's been decades in the making
5 years, 11 months ago

Canberra's light rail is ready to roll, but it's been decades in the making

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It might seem like talk of light rail in the nation's capital has been going on forever — and that's because it has. While the first trams — or light rail vehicles, if you're feeling fancy — will be rolling down Northbourne Avenue from tomorrow, talk of a light rail system in Canberra can be traced back to the city's …

Canberra light rail construction blow out leaves Gungahlin shops with lost revenue, forced closures
5 years, 11 months ago

Canberra light rail construction blow out leaves Gungahlin shops with lost revenue, forced closures

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Canberra's new light rail network promised to "drive growth" and "generate vibrancy, diversity of employment and long-term sustainability". Key points: Gungahlin businesses report significant revenue loss and closures One owner says he would not have set up shop if he had known how long construction would take ACT Government says it will "look to improve" for stage two of the …

Canberra light rail: What's happening with stage two to Woden?
6 years, 9 months ago

Canberra light rail: What's happening with stage two to Woden?

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You have probably heard a lot of talk about the next stage of Canberra's light rail network, headed for Woden. Stage two of light rail will join up with stage one — the Gungahlin line — at Alinga Street in the city. It is expected light rail to Woden will cross the lake via a new bridge in the middle …

Canberra light rail to Woden could double travel time for some passengers, cost double stage one
6 years, 9 months ago

Canberra light rail to Woden could double travel time for some passengers, cost double stage one

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Some Canberrans travelling between Woden and the city on the proposed new light rail route could face journey times up to twice as long than the current express bus service. But Transport Minister Meegan Fitzharris pointed out that the light rail route would capture significantly more passengers by travelling through Barton and the Parliamentary Triangle. More than double the price …

Canberra light rail misses milestone targets by months, but ACT Government confident of 2018 finish
6 years, 9 months ago

Canberra light rail misses milestone targets by months, but ACT Government confident of 2018 finish

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The consortium building Canberra's billion-dollar light-rail project has failed to meet all but one of its delivery targets this year. Despite the delays, Transport Minister Meegan Fitzharris said the project was still on track to begin operation this year, and that the revised target dates had no implication on the contract between the ACT Government and Canberra Metro. "However, the …

Federal politicians could derail stage two of Canberra's light rail
7 years, 1 month ago

Federal politicians could derail stage two of Canberra's light rail

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The biggest obstacle to the next stage of Canberra's light rail network might not be the local Liberal Opposition or even voters — it could be the Federal Parliament. That is because of the special status of the capital's Parliamentary Zone, which is managed by the federal National Capital Authority rather than the ACT Government. Need for federal approval in …

ACT election to determine fate of light rail as Canberra heads to the polls
8 years, 5 months ago

ACT election to determine fate of light rail as Canberra heads to the polls

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The fate of Canberra's controversial light rail project is set to be decided as the ACT headed to the polls to elect a territory government for the next four years. About one-third of the ACT's registered voters already turned out to vote in pre-polling and through the post — a 35 per cent increase on last election. With so many …

Light rail in Canberra not economically viable: report
10 years, 9 months ago

Light rail in Canberra not economically viable: report

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Light rail in Canberra is not economically viable and would cost $915 million, according to a report commissioned by the Liberals. He estimated it would cost $915 million to build the Gungahlin line, based on the construction costs of recent light rail projects in the United States. Mr Nairn said the Government would need to borrow $940 million for construction …

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