

The NCA had expected to receive an updated design package and the proposal would be released for public consultation.Īs the lead agency, DEWR had signed a 15-year lease for London Quarter and all three government tenants were planning to move to the new building from their current Marcus Clarke Street premises in 2026. “The adjustments to the design were informed by the National Capital Plan and comments from the National Capital Design Review Panel.” “After an initial review of the application and discussions with Walker Corporation’s design team, the proponents agreed to amend their application in relation to the height, size and scale of the building,” the spokesperson said. However, the NCA said it had not received any formal communication from Walker Corporation.Ī spokesperson said a works approval application was submitted in late April 2023. For that reason, the project will not be proceeding as planned.” “Despite the best efforts from all of the project team, the ongoing delays with obtaining that approval are such that the ability to meet our client’s delivery timeframe is no longer possible. “We’ve worked very hard with the National Capital Authority to obtain works approval to deliver this significant project for our long-term and valued clients DEWR and AEC,” the spokesperson said. READ ALSO Now a COVID relic, Garran Surge Centre is finally coming downĪ Walker spokesperson said it would no longer be able to deliver the project on time and had decided not to proceed.
