National Capital Authority

National Capital Authority The National Capital Authority (NCA) plans, promotes, enhances and maintains Canberra.

🚧 A big year for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project!Since major works began in January, our crews have been ...
04/09/2026

🚧 A big year for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project!

Since major works began in January, our crews have been busy renewing one of Canberra's most recognisable landmarks.

Some of the significant works over the past 8 months include:
☑️installing more than 17,000 steel reinforcement bars inside the northbound bridge
☑️completed bearing replacement at all four northbound piers
☑️progressed major concrete pours to strengthen the bridge structure
☑️completed piling for future lookout areas
☑️started fabricating 140 precast concrete panels (70 per bridge) that will create wider shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

A lot of this work has happened out of sight, inside and beneath the bridge, but some exciting visible changes are coming soon. In late October (weather permitting) we'll begin installing the new shared path panels and the community will start to see the bridge transform.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these important works. We look forward to sharing more updates as we continue toward the next major milestone: reopening the renewed northbound bridge in January 2027 and starting works on the southbound bridge.

📷 Check out the photos below to see some of the incredible work to date. Also check the comments for a link to our YouTube page.

The North Curtin Residential Area DCPDD has been approved by the NCA Board. A consultation report addressing common them...
01/09/2026

The North Curtin Residential Area DCPDD has been approved by the NCA Board. A consultation report addressing common themes received during the engagement period has also been released. Both documents can be found via the link in the comments.

Shout out to everyone who took time to share their thoughts, considerations and views on the draft document.

Today we celebrated one of Australia's most iconic native plants with a special wattle planting. Wattle welcomes in spri...
01/09/2026

Today we celebrated one of Australia's most iconic native plants with a special wattle planting.

Wattle welcomes in spring, as it paints our national colours across our landscapes.

Commonwealth Park will continue to have wattle blossom and grow as our staff added an additional 15 trees amongst other wattle plantings.

🚶‍♀️ Pedestrian upgrades coming to John Dunmore Lang Place!Construction on new pedestrian infrastructure between John Du...
27/08/2026

🚶‍♀️ Pedestrian upgrades coming to John Dunmore Lang Place!

Construction on new pedestrian infrastructure between John Dunmore Lang Place and Federation Plaza will begin in the coming weeks.

The upgrades will improve accessibility, safety and connectivity between some of Canberra's key national attractions and commemorative sites, including Commonwealth Place, Reconciliation Place, the National Rose Gardens, the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy).

What's included?
✅ New pedestrian paths through John Dunmore Lang Place and Federation Plaza
✅ A new path along King Edward Terrace between Parkes Place East and West
✅ Two new raised pedestrian crossings with lighting.

Construction is expected to take approximately 6 months with completed sections progressively opened to the public. Temporary fencing, pedestrian detours and traffic management measures will be in place during the works.

👇 For more information, visit the project page (link in comments).

Couldn't make it to the Community Forum last week? No problem!The recording of the night is now available to watch on de...
26/08/2026

Couldn't make it to the Community Forum last week? No problem!

The recording of the night is now available to watch on demand. Catch up on project updates, learn about upcoming initiatives, and learn what was discussed on the night.

Ever wondered what is being played on the Carillon or who is up there playing the wooden keys?Regular concerts are held ...
20/08/2026

Ever wondered what is being played on the Carillon or who is up there playing the wooden keys?

Regular concerts are held on a Wednesday and Sunday at 12:30pm.

You can visit our National Carillon page on our website to find out all the details.

Nightworks and road closures beginning tonight on Capital Circle 🚧Sections of Capital Circle will be closed for nightwor...
16/08/2026

Nightworks and road closures beginning tonight on Capital Circle 🚧

Sections of Capital Circle will be closed for nightworks from this evening, Sunday 16 August 2026, for up to 5 weeks (weather permitting).

🕗 Work hours: 8 pm to 7 am, Sunday to Friday nights

What’s happening?
- Replacing sections of worn road pavement.
- Installing new line marking.
- Repairing affected areas.

There will be roadside signage in place ahead of each closure to help you plan your trips. Please note closures will vary as we progress along Capital Circle.

📍 More information, including a map, is available on our website. Link in comments.

14/08/2026

Did you know that the NCA’s Estate Management team care for more than 2,500 Grey Headed Flying Foxes?
AND
As the camp has been occupying Commonwealth Park for 10 years, it is now considered nationally significant!

You can find out more about how we manage the camp via the link in comments.

Want to find out what else the Estate Management does? Come along to our Community Forum.

11/08/2026

🏗️ Major milestone achieved at Commonwealth Avenue Bridge!

We’ve successfully completed bearing replacements at all 4 bridge piers as part of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal Project.

Bridge bearings play a critical role in supporting the structure and allowing it to safely expand, contract and move under traffic loads.

We've now progressed to bearing replacements at the bridge abutments, with our team developing an innovative method to remove the existing bearings without the need to lift the bridge. This approach helps mitigate risks to the utilities housed within the structure while keeping works moving efficiently.

🎥 Check out the video to see the bearing replacement process from start to finish. Full version available on our YouTube channel.

Later this year works will begin to improve connectivity between key national attractions and commemorative sites includ...
09/08/2026

Later this year works will begin to improve connectivity between key national attractions and commemorative sites including Commonwealth Place, Reconciliation Place, the National Rose Gardens and Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy).

Find out more at the NCA's community forum on Wednesday 19 August 2026 (link in comments).

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