London Circuit | |
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Looking northeast on London Circuit | |
General information | |
Type | Road |
Location | Canberra |
Length | 1.86 km (1.2 mi) |
Opened | 1930s |
Former route number |
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Ring road around | City Hill |
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Location(s) | |
Major suburbs | Civic (CBD) |
London Circuit is a road in Canberra, Australia, which surrounds City Hill in Civic, the city centre. [1] It has a hexagonal shape, and intersects with several main roads such as Northbourne Avenue ( 35°16′48″S149°07′44″E / 35.28°S 149.129°E ), Edinburgh Avenue ( 35°16′59″S149°07′34″E / 35.283°S 149.126°E ), Akuna Street ( 35°16′55″S149°07′55″E / 35.282°S 149.132°E ), Constitution Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue ( 35°17′02″S149°07′41″E / 35.284°S 149.128°E ).
Several important buildings are located on London Circuit. These include the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, the Supreme Court, [2] [3] the ACT Magistrates Court, the historic Sydney and Melbourne Buildings, the Canberra Theatre and the QT Canberra.
As part of construction of stage 2A of the Canberra light rail, work will commence in 2022 to raise part of London Circuit by 6 m (20 ft) and provide a signalised, level intersection with Commonwealth Avenue. The ACT Government claim this will create a more "people oriented" space, improving access for pedestrians and cyclists as well as public transport infrastructure, [4] however warned of traffic disruption over a four year period during construction. This intersection is currently grade-separated and makes use of a cloverleaf style ramps, requiring the demolition of the current overpass, to be replaced by new roadway built on top of 60,000 m3 of fill material. Tracks will be laid along the western portion of London Circuit between this new junction and Northbourne Avenue, with a station to be built on this section to serve City West and the Australian National University. A portion of the eastern section of London Circuit between Commonwealth and Constitution Avenues will also be upgraded as part of this project. [5] These works are expected to be completed in 2024. [6] [7]
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Civic is the city centre or central business district of Canberra. "Civic" is a common name for the district, but it is also called Civic Centre, City Centre, Canberra City and Canberra, and its official division name is City.
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The National Triangle, which is referred to as the Parliamentary Triangle, is the ceremonial precinct of Canberra, containing some of Australia's most significant buildings. The National Triangle is formed by Commonwealth, Kings and Constitution Avenues. Buildings within the National Triangle have been located and designed intentionally for visual effect, and those of national significance are popular tourist attractions.
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City Hill is a park located in Canberra, Australia, on one of the points of the Parliamentary Triangle, a feature of Walter Burley Griffin's plan for the city. The park is surrounded by Vernon Circle, at the south end of Northbourne Avenue, but beyond Vernon Circle it is further surrounded by the concentric London Circuit, and the area between Vernon Circle and London Circuit can also be seen as part of the hill. City Hill is an integral part of the city centre design. To the south of the hill Northbourne Avenue becomes Commonwealth Avenue, and further along is Commonwealth Avenue bridge.
Commonwealth Avenue is a major road in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It connects Civic with South Canberra. Specifically, it runs between City Hill and Capital Hill.
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Transport in Canberra is provided by private cars, buses, taxis and light rail for travel within the city, while regional rail, air, and long-distance coach services operate for travel beyond Canberra. A vast road network also plays a major role in transport within and beyond the city.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia Building is a heritage-listed bank building at 20-22 London Circuit, City, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It was designed by Howlett and Bailey in 1962 and built from 1963 to 1965 by Civil & Civic. It was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004.
The Commonwealth Avenue Bridge are two parallel pre-stressed concrete box girder road bridges that carry Commonwealth Avenue across Lake Burley Griffin, and connect Parkes and City in Canberra, Australia.
On the northern side of the City Commonwealth Avenue terminates at City Square and London Circuit is the name which has been applied to the hexagonal shaped roadway which surrounds City Hill.