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What's happening with the next stage of light rail to Woden

Kathryn Lewis
Daniella White
February 4 2021 - 12:00am
An artist's impression of stage 2A and the raising of London Circuit.
An artist's impression of stage 2A and the raising of London Circuit.

After 18 long months, the federal government on Tuesday signed off on environmental approvals for light rail stage 2A. It means an extended network from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park is one step closer. Businesses in the southern part of Canberra's CBD are bracing for years of disruption when work gets under way on the major project. But many are looking on the bright side, seeing it as the short-term pain needed to transform the city for the better.

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Kathryn Lewis

Kathryn Lewis

Canberra Times Journalist

I am a breaking and general news reporter. Contact me with tips or story ideas at kathryn.lewis@canberratimes.com.au

Daniella White

ACT politics and health reporter Contact me with tips, story ideas, or just to have a chat, at daniella.white@canberratimes.com.au

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