Location & Vision The site is situated within the National Triangle, recognised as one of Australia’s most significant and symbolic public precincts.
alongside numerous embassies and government departments. In addition to its institutional significance, the precinct offers a wealth of natural amenity, with extensive parklands nearby. A selection of cafés and services are located within surrounding government buildings, with additional retail and several primary schools located within a short drive. Located next to the John Gorton Building and in proximity to Parkes, Barton, and the new National Security Office Precinct (NSOP), the John Gorton Campus Early Childhood Education and Care Centre is strategically positioned to meet the early childhood education and care needs of professionals working in the surrounding area.
The location offers exceptional connectivity, located just 2.4 kilometres south of Canberra City Centre and easily accessible from the southern suburbs via multiple bus routes along Kings Avenue. The Light Rail Stage 2B extension (pending planning and approvals) is proposed to extend the light rail network from Commonwealth Park to Woden and has the potential to further enhance accessibility and increase foot traffic throughout the area. The centre is surrounded by some of Canberra’s most prominent national institutions, including Parliament House, the High Court of Australia, the National Art Gallery, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, the National Library of Australia, Questacon and the Australian Federal Police,
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