The Canberra suburb earmarked for nearly 6000 homes and a stadium overhaul

The ambitious vision detailed in a recent report would create a new neighbourhood around major health, education and sporting institutions — but the stadium’s future is still up for debate. Up to 5800 new homes, a redeveloped Canberra Stadium precinct and a new rapid-transit corridor are among the possibilities outlined in a master plan for Canberra’s Bruce precinct. The potential development area in Bruce, about 5.5km north-west of Canberra, has a population of 8119 people. The Bruce Precinct Master Plan accommodates for up to 5800 new dwellings. Picture: GettyThe area has been identified as a priority location to help the ACT meet its target of about 21,000 well-located dwellings under the National Housing Accord by 2029, given its links to health, education, employment and public transport. The Bruce Precinct Master Plan sets out two possible futures for the Belconnen suburb, bringing together the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra Institute of Technology, University of Canberra, North Canberra Hospital and Canberra Stadium. It identifies capacity for up to 5800 dwellings and about 41,410sqm of commercial space across the precinct. Housing Industry Association ACT and south...