Commonwealth Avenue
Have your say on the Commonwealth Avenue precinct.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement now on public exhibition
The Light Rail to Woden: Stage 2B draft EIS is now on public exhibition until 5 September, 2025. To view the draft EIS and find out how to make a submission, visit the digital EIS platform.
The information on this page relates to community consultation that took place in 2024 to inform the development of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
What we heard report
The what we heard report outlines the findings of this engagement that took place in 2024 to inform the draft Environmental Impact Statement for Light Rail to Woden: Stage 2B. Read the report here. You can also learn more about consultation on Light Rail Stage 2B in the Stakeholder and community consultation chapter of the draft EIS.
What we looked at
Stage 2B is the Territory’s biggest infrastructure project and a once-in-a-generation asset for Canberra. It will be designed to sensitively integrate with its surrounding environment across five distinct precincts.
The project will apply a set of design principles to support decision-making about key features, benefits, impacts and important aspects of the light rail design. This will all be outlined as part of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
What is an EIS?
An EIS is a comprehensive assessment of the environmental benefits and impacts a project may have on its surroundings. An EIS:
- describes the current environment of the project area;
- looks at the anticipated benefits and impacts of the project,
- outlines management strategies to avoid or reduce potentially adverse impacts during construction and operation; and
- outlines management strategies to enhance positive outcomes during construction and operation.
When complete, the EIS will help the Australian Government, the ACT Government and the community understand if potential project impacts and opportunities have been addressed appropriately.
How you had your say
Each precinct page below outlines the different project elements being considered, as the EIS and concept design is progressed for that area.
How your feedback will be used
Your feedback will be used to inform the EIS and the project's design principles, both of which will help shape the project's plans and design.
Have your say on the Stage 2B precincts
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Parliament House
Have your say on the Parliament House precinct.
Inner South
Have your say on the Inner South precinct.
Yarra Glen
Have your say on the Yarra Glen precinct.
Woden
Have your say on the Woden precinct.
Whole Stage 2B alignment
If your feedback isn't specific to a precinct or location or you have comments you feel should be considered across the entire Stage 2B alignment, share it here.
Stage 2B precinct map
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