86 Vicars Street, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
The site comprises 5,863 m² of land and is currently occupied by the ACT Policing Exhibit Management Centre. This provides ample space for secure storage and operational facilities.
Located in Mitchell, a designated light‑industrial estate of Canberra, the property falls under light‑industrial zoning. This permits a range of industrial activities including government, security, logistics or manufacturing uses.
The property is within roughly 0.6 km of the Well Station Drive and VH‑CIN light rail stations, and about 1.4 km from the Sandford Street station. This offers excellent light‑rail connectivity for staff and visitors.
The site sits close to major arterial roads in the Gungahlin district and benefits from the Canberra light‑rail network. These connections facilitate easy vehicle access and efficient freight movements.
Adjacent to the Treloar Resource Centre and the ACT police light‑rail depot (opened 2019), the location offers synergy with other government and security‑related services. These neighbours provide additional operational support and infrastructure.
A significant fire occurred in Mitchell in 2011 at a nearby chemical factory, creating a temporary exclusion zone. The property itself has operated as a police exhibit centre without reported incident.
Within a 1–2 km radius there are parks such as Kevin Godkin Park and Franklin Community Park, as well as the local radio station 2CA. The nearby Sandford Street light‑rail station also provides convenient transport options.
Yes, the extensive land area, light‑industrial zoning, and proximity to transport infrastructure make the site adaptable for a range of industrial or government operations. It can accommodate uses beyond policing, such as logistics, storage or manufacturing.
