Canberrans invited to have a say on new suburb in city’s north-west

With about 3000 homes planned, the community is being asked what matters most for Canberra’s newest suburb. The ACT government has opened public consultation on Ginninderra East, a proposed new suburb set to deliver about 3000 new homes on former CSIRO land. The Territory government acquired the site in July 2026, following years of negotiations with the Commonwealth. As planning gets under way, Canberrans are being asked what would make Ginninderra East a good place to live. Ginninderra East is expected to deliver about 3000 new homes. Picture: GettyThe site sits between Belconnen and Gungahlin, about 20 minutes from central Canberra, and plans include a school, sporting ovals, parks, shops and community facilities, as well as a protected nature reserve. At least 15% of homes are planned to be affordable housing, including community and public housing. Residents are encouraged to share their views on public spaces, local shops and services, parks and nature areas, and walking and cycling connections. They can also comment on the future of the former Ginninderra Police Station site. The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) is undertaking planning and design work, with a Major Plan Amendment ...