Construction of a $36 million health centre in Griffith is expected to begin in 2027, following community consultation on its design and services.

The Inner South Health Centre will provide dental care, breast screening, pathology collection, post-acute care and chronic disease management.

A report following six weeks of consultation found community support for the centre’s design and preventative health services, but residents also raised concerns about accessibility and retaining green space.

The design includes a green corridor between Throsby Park and Blaxland Park, with further options to retain green space being considered.

Accessible pedestrian access will also be provided between Griffith shops and the centre’s entrance.

The consultation recorded 249 face-to-face interactions across seven joint sessions for the health centre and Telopea Park School, while the YourSay project page received 1212 visits.

The centre will be the second of four planned across Canberra, following the recent opening of the South Tuggeranong Health Centre. Others are planned for North Gungahlin and West Belconnen.

Residents will have another opportunity to comment when the development application is lodged.

Construction is expected to begin in 2027, subject to development approval.

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