Questions why, given current narrative considering The Plan does not specifically to the growth corridor options for High Speed Rail opportunities to of any major industry, instead providing guiding Civic and the Airport, indicative routes are not included principles related to infrastructure, employment in the Plan in a similar way to the then future Majura and economy. Parkway corridor. Future passenger and freight growth to be acknowledged in the context of Part Two in regard to productivity, Sustainability, Liveability and Accessibility. The Authority has sought to better understand current investigations into High Speed Rail, including the rationale behind the indicative route alignment and station location before supporting their inclusion in the National Capital Plan. Canberra Airport The NCA supports exploring the potential for Majura Parkway to be identified as an Approach Aviation and non-aviation investment in the Airport given its function as a major route from ensures that it is ready for growth. The Airport is the North Canberra to Central Canberra and major public transport gateway to the National Capital subsequent connection to the Monaro Highway. Region, and adjacent to the intersection of two major rapid transport corridors servicing public transport, This would need to be explored in conjunction commuters, interstate and regional passengers and with relevant stakeholders, including the ACT freight. Government. The Airport is readily accessed by ground transport, and the quality infrastructure and place-making at the Airport aligns with sentiments in the Plan to enhance the sense of arrival for visitors to the National Capital, and to ensure that the traveler is immediately aware of the
Questions why, given current narrative considering corridor options for High Speed Rail opportunities to Civic and the Airport, indicative routes are not included in the Plan in a similar way to the then future Majura Parkway corridor. The Plan does not specifically to the growth of any major industry, instead providing guiding principles related to infrastructure, employment and economy. Future passenger and freight growth to be acknowledged in the context of Part Two in regard to productivity, Sustainability, Liveability and Accessibility. The Authority has sought to better understand current investigations into High Speed Rail, including the rationale behind the indicative route alignment and station location before supporting their inclusion in the National Capital Plan. Canberra Airport Aviation and non-aviation investment in the Airport ensures that it is ready for growth. The Airport is the major public transport gateway to the National Capital Region, and adjacent to the intersection of two major rapid transport corridors servicing public transport, commuters, interstate and regional passengers and freight. The Airport is readily accessed by ground transport, and the quality infrastructure and place-making at the Airport aligns with sentiments in the Plan to enhance the sense of arrival for visitors to the National Capital, and to ensure that the traveler is immediately aware of the The NCA supports exploring the potential for Majura Parkway to be identified as an Approach given its function as a major route from North Canberra to Central Canberra and subsequent connection to the Monaro Highway. This would need to be explored in conjunction with relevant stakeholders, including the ACT Government.
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