6.11: Molonglo Residences
Molonglo residential development. Other Information:
Development in the Molonglo Valley is subject to an amendment to the National Capital Plan, a variation to the Territory Plan
and investment in capital works on ponds, roads and other infrastructure. Construction could commence in East Molonglo in
2009. East Molonglo has a capacity of some 25,000 dwellings and is well located for existing metropolitan employment. Molonglo
offers new residential opportunities at a high level of sustainability, within the compact city envisioned by the Canberra
Spatial Plan. Molonglo residents will travel about 7.5 kilometres to employment and commercial centres in Civic, Woden and
Belconnen, and these shorter trips will limit greenhouse gas emissions. Direct and convenient public transport and shared
paths, along with the creation of local employment opportunities, will reduce reliance on private transport. Walkable neighbourhoods
will be a feature of Molonglo. Every house will be within about 400 metres of a neighbourhood focal point, which may be a
bus stop, a corner shop or a retail and commercial activity centre. Neighbourhood design will encourage walking, cycling and
the use of public transport.
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