April 2026

Community engagement has closed

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on the Woden Town Centre Concept Masterplan during the recent engagement period. We received input from residents, businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders.

All feedback has been reviewed and has helped inform the next stage of the planning process.

Planning process update

Scentre Group has lodged an application for a proponent‑led Major Plan Amendment with the Territory Planning Authority, part of the ACT Government. The application for the amendment is supported by a detailed technical report.

The application is currently under consideration by the Territory Planning Authority, which will determine whether the proposal should progress to the next stage of the statutory planning process.

Next steps

If the proposal progresses, the Territory Planning Authority would prepare a Draft Major Plan Amendment. At this point, the ACT Government would invite the community to review the proposal and provide feedback as part of the formal planning process.

Staying informed

Thank you for your ongoing interest; we plan to share any future updates with the community through this website.

Urban street scene showing Bradley Street near Westfield Woden with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars between modern high-rise buildings and green trees. The image is a visualisation of how redevelopment of Westfield Woden could look.

The Scentre Group Woden Town Centre Concept Masterplan reflects a brave, forward-looking commitment: a willingness to think differently about how Canberra grows, so that Woden can become a vibrant, sustainable Town Centre for future generations.

As part of this brave, forward looking commitment, the Concept Masterplan proposes building heights which go well beyond the city’s current tallest buildings, ranging from low, medium rise up to 55 storeys. This range of building heights is the result of careful planning and analysis recognising the unique strengths of the site, as well as a clear opportunity to deliver on known community aspirations and needs in the Woden Town Centre.

We know these heights will feel like a change for Canberra. The proposed heights aim to balance opportunity and ambition with responsibility and understanding of local perspectives. Our genuine goal is to create a positive legacy for Woden.

Text reading "A bold vision for Woden's FUTURE" which is followed by an introduction to the building heights proposed for Scentre Group's Masterplan for redevelopment of Westfield Woden in the Woden Town Centre.

Community Benefit

Scentre Group, the owner and operator of Westfield Woden, continues to play an important role in the identity and evolution of the Woden Town Centre. In addition to enhancement of public outdoor areas, the Concept Masterplan aims to cater to community need for additional indoor uses via a new community hub.

The community hub adjoining CIT Plaza is envisioned as a vibrant destination. With potential for a café, co-working areas, art and quiet spaces, dance studios and amenities, it could foster creativity, connection and wellbeing.

Visualisation of possible community hub as part of Westfield Woden redevelopment under Scentre Group's Woden Town Centre Concept Masterplan

A large orange arrow pointing downward to the right with a leaf shape at the arrowhead, on a black background.

The below images illustrate possible community facilities which may be included in the envisioned community hub. These images are character images only.

Indicative visualisation of a potential outcome for the future of Bradley Street, looking north

Indicative visualisation of a potential outcome for the site, when viewed from CIT Plaza

Indicative aerial visualisation of the site’s south-west aspect, highlighting its position within the Woden Town Centre

Indicative aerial visualisation of the site’s north-east aspect, showing its relationship with CIT and the future Light Rail.