Projects and Initiatives
This is Ginninderry’s home of Development Projects and Initiatives, designed to transparently share information about short and long-term projects that will impact residents and the wider community.
Retrospective information will be added over time while we endeavour to upload new information as it becomes available.
Recent Updates
2 February 2026Strathnairn School – School Opens for preschool - year 2
Strathnairn School opens today for preschool to year 2 students. This stage includes spaces for preschool students, junior school learning, outdoor play areas and administration.
Additional indoor and outdoor learning spaces, the library, canteen and school hall are expected to be ready during the second half of 2026. In future years, Strathnairn school will have capacity for up to 780 students in preschool to year 6, and a further 130 places in the Early Childhood Education and Care setting.
29 January 2026Riverside Parkland – DA Public Notification Period Commenced
Concludes on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
12 November 2025Ginninderry Tool Library – Exploring options to make tool library operational
The fantastic resident Heather has moved interstate. The Ginninderry JV are now working with another provider to get the Tool Library open and running.
If you would like to volunteer your time with the Tool Library, please register your interest by emailing toollibrary@ginninderry.com
25 September 2025Strathnairn School – School Opening: Friday 30 January 2026
The school opens for the 2026 school year for students in preschool to year 2. It will open for the 2027 school year for all year levels.
To enrol for 2026, please visit the ACT Government website.
Enrolments for the 2027 school year will open in April 2026.
4 August 2025Strathnairn School – The school has officially been named Strathnairn School!
Named after its location in the vibrant new suburb of Strathnairn, near the Murrumbidgee River, this location holds great cultural and conservation significance, alongside the renowned Strathnairn Arts precinct.
Soon the community will have the exciting opportunity to help shape the identity of the school by having their say on options for uniform and school logo design. We will let you know when its time to have your say!
6 June 2025Macnamara Neighbourhood 02 – Offsite Works & Parkwood Rd Connection – Upcoming Information Session
Hear about the scope and timeline of the upcoming works and ask any questions you may have.
Wednesday 25 June, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
The Link Community & Information Centre , 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn, 2615
Light refreshments will be provided.
Current
Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Renewal Projects
Status: DA Submitted (Bioreactor Project)
Responsible Entity: Icon Water
Ginninderry Tool Library
Status: Tool Library Launch
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV & Heather
Proposed Transmission Line Relocation
Status: Environmental Approvals
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV
Ginninderry Regeneration Precinct (GRP)
Status: Planning
Responsible Entity: Suburban Land Agency
Strathnairn School
Status: Construction Commenced
Responsible Entity: ACT Government
Strathnairn Garden Commons
Status: In Progress
Responsible Entity: Canberra Food Forestry
Macnamara Neighbourhood 02 – Offsite Works & Parkwood Rd Connection
Status: Detailed Design Approved
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV
Riverside Parkland
Status: DA Consideration
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV for Ginninderry Conservation Trust
Macnamara Estate Development Plan 2
Status: DA Submitted
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV
Drake-Brockman Drive Upgrades
Status: DA Approved
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV
Completed
Subdivision & Civil Construction for Strathnairn School
Status: Completed
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry Joint Venture
Bonthrone Street Temporary Median Crossing Closure
Status: Complete
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry Joint Venture
Spofforth Street Intersection Interim Upgrade
Status: Complete
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV
Temporary Dog Park
Status: Complete
Responsible Entity: Ginninderry JV
Biodiversity Certification Assessment Report (BCAR) – NSW Land
Status: Completed
Responsible Entity: Riverview Projects (ACT)