There are plans for up to 1500 new homes in a proposed redevelopment of The Causeway area in Canberra’s inner south.

The ACT government has released a “final place plan” for the East Lake precinct, which it says provides a “new vision for more housing in Canberra’s inner-south”.

The first major plan amendment for the East Lake precinct under the new interim Territory Plan is also being released for public comment.

The amendment proposes changes to The Causeway area to facilitate the first stages of renewal in the area with the potential for between 1200 and 1500 new homes.

In addition, the government is also looking at a new Canberra Railway Station, which could be redeveloped as a mixed-use transport hub.

The government’s plan includes improved links within the East Lake area to surrounding suburbs by introducing new streets, cycle and pedestrian pathways.

East Lake is identified as an area of change within the Inner South District Strategy.

The Draft Plan Amendment for East Lake released on Monday focuses on The Causeway Area as the first area in the East Lake for land release by the 2025-26 financial year.

The draft amendment proposes:

1.    Zoning changes such as the introduction of a mixed-use residential zone
2.    Introducing new measures to mitigate potential impacts to the environmental values in the area including the Jerrabomberra Wetlands and Lake Burley Griffin
3.    Providing community and recreational facilities, including an early childhood education and care facility and a linear park which will include water-sensitive urban design measures.
 
Public comment on proposed the Draft Plan Amendment-A East Lake – The Causeway Area and proposed changes to the Inner South Technical Specificationsis is open until April 5 at the ACT Planning Website.