Kama Access Update

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Here is the response that was passed on to me from Jo Clay's office regarding access to Kama.  Eventually access will be either by walking or bicycle only.   Presumably the Molonglo River reserve entrance, which would take me two hours or more to walk, will also be closed in due course to provide for the Ginninderry power line realignment.

Cheers

Tracy

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Good afternoon Ms Clay

 

Thank you for your correspondence on behalf of Tracy.

 

Works are underway to duplicate 4.5 kilometres of William Hovell Drive between Drake-Brockman Drive and John Gorton Drive. The project will improve safety, reduce congestion, and support growth in Canberra's north-western suburbs.

 

Construction commenced in May 2026. As part of site establishment, traffic barriers were installed along the corridor to define the construction zone and facilitate works.

 

The installation of these barriers has required the closure of the Kama Nature Reserve car park. The car park will remain permanently closed following completion of the project, as the site will be repurposed for a new active travel path that will pass through the former parking area.

 

The permanent closure of the car park formed part of the Development Application for the project, which was approved in October 2024. The closure has also been updated on Google Maps.

 

For further information about the William Hovell Drive Duplication project and to receive project updates, you can subscribe here.

 

Future access arrangements for Kama Nature Reserve are the responsibility of the City and Environment Directorate and the Parks and Conservation Service.

 

Current traffic and access impacts are available through the City Services project updates, including. Further updates are available on the William Hovell Drive Duplication project webpage and the Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo infrastructure projects webpage.

 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can be of any further assistance.

 

Kind regards

Amy

 

Amy Eland
Office Manager | Office of Tara Cheyne MLA | Member for Ginninderra
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