{"id":169472,"date":"2025-01-24T08:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T22:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=118388"},"modified":"2025-01-24T08:04:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T22:04:46","slug":"canberra-light-rail-construction-set-to-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=169472","title":{"rendered":"Canberra light rail construction set to begin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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IMAGE: Rafael Ben-Ari\/stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Canberra’s light rail will continue to charge ahead<\/a> with construction set to start on Stage 2 in February.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The next stage<\/a> of construction will expand light rail with three new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Light rail and the completion of raising London Circuit will transform the southern end of the city to a place that is welcoming and accessible to residents, tourists, commuters and businesses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2028, workers, residents and visitors to the City Centre will be able to easily access City West, the ANU, New Acton, Commonwealth Park and Lake Burley Griffin.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This information serves as an early prompt to Canberrans about significant construction work starting on the project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From January 2025<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A new construction compound will be established on the corner of London Circuit and Constitution Avenue in the current City Hill car park, this is in addition to those already established at Acton Waterfront and in City West.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From February 2025<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From early February, Canberra Metro, will commence construction activity on London Circuit and Commonwealth Avenue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Site establishment will be carried out under the Parkes Way bridge to aid future works and utilities work will be undertaken south of the lake at King Edward Terrace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of the start of construction Canberrans can expect to see:<\/span><\/p>\n