Belconnen
district, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Belconnen is one of the urban districts within Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Developed according to modern town planning principles, Belconnen, along with other districts like Woden–Weston Creek, Tuggeranong, and Gungahlin, was designed to provide residents with local services and job opportunities close to their homes. Construction for Belconnen began in 1966. These districts are separated by open spaces, reflecting a planning approach that preserves natural landscapes and controls urban sprawl.12
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