Griffith health centre plan draws fire over parking and green space
Community feedback on a planned Canberra health centre shows concerns about parking and green space.
The ACT Government's $36 million Inner South Health Centre in Griffith has won broad community support in principle. Residents raised concerns about its design and site.
Consultation lasted six weeks, ending in late September. People pointed out parking shortages around the shopping precinct.
Sick or elderly patients need easy car access, they argued. Residents worried about the building's size and height.
They also feared losing green space. The centre will offer dental care, breast screening, pathology collection, post-acute support, and chronic disease management.
Residents called for better walking routes and closer bus access. Designers are now looking at whether more green space can be kept before a development application is filed.
- $36 million
- Project cost
- 21 August to 30 September
- Consultation period
- Connecting Throsby Park and Blaxland Park
- Green corridor
Why it mattersThe feedback shows the difficult choices in urban planning. These involve balancing health services with keeping the neighbourhood's character and what makes it a good place to live.
AustraliaCanberra residents waiting for the Inner South Health Centre will see its final design shaped by community concerns about parking, access, and green space.
