Woden bus interchange vandal damage won't be repaired until January
Smashed glass panels at Woden Bus Interchange won't be replaced until January. The damage happened in June and August.
The new Woden Bus Interchange opened in April. Since then, vandals have hit it multiple times.
Glass panels on the inner northbound platform broke in June and August. The damage happened just months after the building opened.
By September, all panels were removed for safety. New panels won't go in until at least January.
That's six months after the first attack. The cost of repairs is unknown.
The interchange has also had graffiti, broken bollards, and toilet damage. The toilets had to close for a while.
Public transport supporters are calling for more police and transport patrols. They want to stop attacks.
Independent MLA Fiona Carrick has raised concerns. The inner platforms have no weather protection.
There are no clocks and no real-time service information displays.
- April
- Opening date
- June 5
- First vandalism
- September 11
- Panels removed
- At least January
- Repair timeline
Why it mattersA new public facility used by thousands of commuters has no weather protection. It is left open to vandalism for months.
AustraliaCanberra bus passengers at Woden are facing reduced weather protection and delayed repairs at a brand-new interchange.
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