Googong Masterplan

Googong Township contains approximately 790 hectares of land allocated for various urban development objectives. It is around 8 kilometres south of the Queanbeyan CBD and 16 kilometres south of Canberra. The region around Googong is defined by rural usage, whereas Googong itself is defined by former agricultural land. The Google Master plan will be a lively and sustainable neighbourhood with a strong feeling of community and a sense of place defined by natural surroundings, quality urban infrastructure and services, and a strong sense of place. Master plan Vision These three unique neighbourhoods (NH3, NH4, and NH5) will provide housing and services to a diverse range of lifestyles, budgets, and households. Each neighbourhood will have the following features: - walkable - a variety of housing types, - pedestrian-friendly roads - community open spaces - easy access to communal centres. The neighbourhood centres will be attractive and easily accessible to suit the community's social and economic requirements. All Centres will provide specialised services and retail functions: - Produce and support local businesses - Employment - Serve as a focal point for community life The centres will focus on community facilities and public gathering places. The Common areas have an extensive recreation circuit of linear parkways and wetlands with recreation spaces, walking and cycling pathways. They will serve as the community's primary recreation and mobility corridor. The corridor will connect all neighbourhoods to the larger open space network.