On Thursday, Minister for Community Services and Facilities Chris Steel will announce the government has started plans for work on the centre.

"Woden is the only town centre without a dedicated fit for purpose community centre, and so I am bringing agencies from across government together to consider the options for a future community centre in consultation with the community," Mr Steel said.

"As Woden’s regeneration continues, a community centre in the town centre to meet the future needs of the area is my priority."

"I have heard from the community that we particularly need to look at how to improve the availability of space for events, the arts, meetings and other community activities."

Mr Steel said the government was also considering how it would accommodate Woden Community Services in the new community centre. It's currently spread across four locations within Woden.

"Woden Community Service has expanded significantly over recent years and provides much-needed support for children, families, and vulnerable people in Woden and the region," he said.

"The government’s work will build on the previous feasibility study and the Woden Town Centre Master Plan. It will also identify suitable sites and opportunities for consideration, and provide recommendations to Government on how to deliver a future fit for purpose community centre for Woden."

Woden Community Service chief executive Chris Redmond said the new facility would allow for much-needed services that currently was not available on the south-side, to reside in the new Community facility.