The reports today only indicate a small commitment to Stage 2B of the tram.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is weighing the ACT government's infrastructure wishlist ahead of the federal budget, which The Canberra Times can reveal will include $50 million for stage 2B of the Canberra light rail. The ACT government has not put a price tag on stage 2B, which is expected to be built between 2028 and 2033, although the 1.7-kilometre stage 2A has a contract for $577 million. The Commonwealth is paying for half of stage 2A, which is expected to be completed by January 2028:
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14329
Feds chip in $50m for Woden light rail design work:
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14329
I don’t think the Federal government is going to be in a position to say anything much about a stadium right now, as the ACT government doesn’t even know yet where it wants to build it. They don’t have a business case to present them, so as to seek funding.
Today’s reports certainly don’t suggest there’d just be an upgrade of the current stadium.
For those who want to read what the joint inquiry says about a stadium…
“The Committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government work with the ACT Government to upgrade Canberra’s stadium infrastructure to:
provide the necessary infrastructure to support national and international sporting events;
improve training and preparation facilities for athletes and teams;
include gender-friendly player facilities; and
improve spectator experience and comfort through increased stadium capacity, improved seating and weather protection, accessible parking and transport options, and suitable corporate facilities.”
A capital for all Australians: Report of the Joint Inquiry into fostering and promoting the significance of Australia’s National Capital:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bu ... AFA06&_z=z
Chapter 4: Sporting facilities:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bu ... Heading115