The following residents of the ACT draw the attention of the Assembly to the currently unoccupied property at 91A Wakefield Gardens in Ainslie.
Our community strongly supports revitalising this site to create a vibrant community hub. The site, which has been vacant for many years, is zoned for community use. Making it a great candidate for a sustainable living hub, incorporating features such as a community toolbox, lending libraries, repair cafes, and training spaces for practical skills like bread-making, urban farming, and seed saving.
Additionally, the site could be made available for hire to support a wide range of artistic and creative activities, fostering local talent and cultural engagement. Located just behind the Ainslie shops, this site is perfectly situated to serve as a focal point for community engagement. It has already generated significant enthusiasm and support from local residents eager to see it revitalised. While our community values the site's heritage significance, our top priority is ensuring it is actively used by, and for, the community, given its prime location and potential to become a key community asset.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call upon the ACT Government to:
- Fund and plan a community hub at the 91A Wakefield Gardens site.
- Consult with local community members about the best use for the site.
- Set a commencement date for the reactivation of the site.