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What a difference a few weeks makes. Our landscape contractor has fenced the site and begun works for the National Memor...
15/10/2026

What a difference a few weeks makes. Our landscape contractor has fenced the site and begun works for the National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.

Next step is to visit the Wee Jasper quarry and select the natural boulders that will be used for the stone drifts.

15/10/2026

We are honoured to have received this award with . This project renewed essential infrastructure while conserving the Commonwealth Heritage-listed National Rose Gardens as a living cultural landscape and it is great to see it recognised by the National Trust ACT.

The new roses are almost in bloom again, so make sure you come for a viewing.

🚧 Upcoming road resurfacing works on Wendouree DriveRoad resurfacing works are being carried out on Wendouree Drive, Par...
14/10/2026

🚧 Upcoming road resurfacing works on Wendouree Drive

Road resurfacing works are being carried out on Wendouree Drive, Parkes, from Saturday 17 October to Monday 19 October 2026 (weather permitting). During work hours, Wendouree Drive will be closed to through traffic between the Blundells Cottage carpark and Constitution Avenue.

Please note the Blundells Cottage carpark will not be accessible during work hours while these works are underway. Visitors are encouraged to use alternative parking at Rond Terrace.

Traffic controllers and detour signage will be in place to assist road users. We appreciate your patience while these important road maintenance works are completed.

💡 More insight into the works happening on Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.This week Evoenergy will begin essential works to ...
11/10/2026

💡 More insight into the works happening on Commonwealth Avenue Bridge.

This week Evoenergy will begin essential works to relocate a high-voltage power supply as part of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project.

To ensure the safety of road users and workers, there may be temporary traffic changes on Commonwealth Avenue between now and December, including lane closures at either end of the bridge in both directions during work hours (9:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday and 7:00 am to 5:00 pm weekends). Traffic controllers will be on site to help manage movements through the area.

These works are an important step towards completing Stage 1 of the project and progressing to Stage 2.

We understand there is already significant construction activity and changing traffic conditions across this corridor. We thank everyone for their patience and for continuing to travel carefully or considering alternative routes while these important infrastructure projects are underway.

📸 Image taken by the team at evolve Time Lapse earlier this year.

💧 Check before you visitAs the weather warms up we are excited to see Lake Burley Griffin become more active. To help yo...
10/10/2026

💧 Check before you visit

As the weather warms up we are excited to see Lake Burley Griffin become more active. To help you find which parts of the lake are open to all users, we’ve launched a new water quality map!

The interactive map shows the location of our recreational sites across Canberra, with simple colour-coded pins indicating whether a site is currently open or closed:

🟢 Green = Open
🔴 Red = Closed

The map makes it easier to find a location and stay up to date with current water quality conditions before heading out to swim, paddle or play.

Check out the map on our website at www.nca.gov.au/waterquality

🚶 Progress is underway on pedestrian upgrades between John Dunmore Lang Place and Federation Plaza.Recent works have inc...
09/10/2026

🚶 Progress is underway on pedestrian upgrades between John Dunmore Lang Place and Federation Plaza.

Recent works have included:
💧 continuing installation of new irrigation infrastructure
👣 ongoing excavation and preparation of the new pedestrian paths.

From 12 October discrete sections of the Parkes Place lawns opposite John Dunmore Lang Place will be temporarily closed as construction progresses. The verge along King Edward Terrace between Parkes Place West and Parkes Place East will also be fenced while a new footpath is constructed. Pedestrian access will be maintained around the work areas.

The upgrades will deliver improved accessibility and safer, more direct pedestrian connections between some of Canberra's most visited national attractions.

Check out the imagery of progress so far 📸

📍 Heads up visitors to Queen Elizabeth II IslandThe island will be temporarily closed on Friday 9 October 2026 between 9...
07/10/2026

📍 Heads up visitors to Queen Elizabeth II Island

The island will be temporarily closed on Friday 9 October 2026 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to allow maintenance inspections at the National Carillon.

During this time there will be no public access to Queen Elizabeth II Island 🚫

We appreciate your understanding as we carry out these important inspections.

Meet Mack 🐾Mack knows the best part of visiting Barrenjoey Peninsula is the designated off-leash area. But Mack's human ...
01/10/2026

Meet Mack 🐾

Mack knows the best part of visiting Barrenjoey Peninsula is the designated off-leash area. But Mack's human also knows where the on-leash area starts and ends.

New signs have been installed to help dog owners understand where dogs need to be on lead, including along the shared path and near the carpark.

Thanks for helping everyone enjoy the Lindsay Pryor National Arboretum safely and respectfully. 🐕🌿

25/09/2026

Did you know that part of Queen Elizabeth Terrace (between Margot and the Jetty) is a shared zone and that means no parking.

This is to help cars, cyclists and pedestrians move through the space in a safe way.

National Police Remembrance Day CeremonyTraffic will be impacted next Tuesday 29 September.If you’re planning to use Kin...
23/09/2026

National Police Remembrance Day Ceremony

Traffic will be impacted next Tuesday 29 September.

If you’re planning to use Kings Avenue Bridge or park in the John Gorton Building car park, please note that a full closure will be in place from 4pm to 5pm.

and allow extra travel time, or exit the car park before 4pm.

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