National Capital Authority

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

And just like that it is June and winter is upon us. An exciting time of year at the NCAas we get ready to bring Christm...
01/06/2026

And just like that it is June and winter is upon us. An exciting time of year at the NCA
as we get ready to bring Christmas In July back to the National Triangle.

Click on the link to find information on the different stalls, entertainment and how you can book your own fire pit!

The consultation report for DA102 Hume Circle Precinct has been released today. Click on the link in the comments to see...
27/05/2026

The consultation report for DA102 Hume Circle Precinct has been released today.

Click on the link in the comments to see how feedback from community, organisations and stakeholders have shaped updates in the proposed DA102.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achi...
26/05/2026

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Celebrate NRW within the National Triangle you can take a self-guided audio tour of the artwork at Reconciliation place or listen to a special National Carillon concert with Tahalianna Soward-Mahanga on vocals.

21/05/2026

Each year we release 1,000s of native fish into Lake Burley Griffin to compete with introduced species such as carp and red fin.

Here are some highlights of our latest release.

19/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer week and we asked some our newest volunteers what they are enjoying about being a volunteer with the NCA.
If you would like to join visit our website to fill out an EOI

19/05/2026

🚧 Big lift for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge! 🌉

Recently our team completed the first pier lift - raising the bridge a very precise 8mm (yes, 'just' 8mm but when you're moving a national-icon-sized piece of infrastructure, it is a very big deal!).

Why are we lifting the bridge? Part of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Renewal project includes replacement of the bridge bearings which sit between the bridge deck and the bridge piers. We need to lift the bridge off the piers to remove the existing bearings and get the new ones installed.

We'll next share footage of the bearing replacement process as we progress pier by pier to carefully renew this Canberra landmark and ensure it stays strong and safe for decades to come.

Keep your eyes peeled for updates as we continue lifting, shifting and revitalising one of the capital's most iconic bridges, 8mm at a time!

With cooler weather settling in, the 2025–26 Recreational Season has now closed. While most of us are swapping swims for...
15/05/2026

With cooler weather settling in, the 2025–26 Recreational Season has now closed. While most of us are swapping swims for scarves, we know there are still a few hardy Canberrans willing to dip a toe (or more!) into the lake in the depths of winter. ❄️

The good news is water quality testing now continues year-round! At the end of every week we’ll upload the latest water quality results so you can remain updated on conditions.

If you’re heading out on or near the water, please take extra care and remember:
🌡️ Water temperatures are dropping, increasing the risk of cold shock
🌫️ Foggy mornings are more common, reducing visibility
💡 Make sure you’re visible and use appropriate lighting when swimming, paddling, rowing or boating – whatever your chosen lake activity may be.

Staying safe means you can keep enjoying the lake all year round — no matter how chilly it gets!

In this week’s water quality results there are a number of sites closed due to extreme levels of Blue-Green Algae or elevated bacteria. They are:

📍 Central and West Basins
📍 Lotus Bay
📍 Yarralumla Bay and Yarralumla Beach.

Full results and details are on our website. Click the link in the comments.

With the days getting shorter you may have noticed things looking a bit brighter around Lake Burley Griffin's Central Ba...
14/05/2026

With the days getting shorter you may have noticed things looking a bit brighter around Lake Burley Griffin's Central Basin 👀

Over the last 12 months more than 300 new temporary lights have been added to the Central Basin, with work underway designing a permanent solution.

Stay updated on the permanent lighting project at www.nca.gov.au/centralbasinlighting

Have you heard about the Draft North Curtin Residential Area – DCPDD? Still not sure what it's about? Why not register f...
09/05/2026

Have you heard about the Draft North Curtin Residential Area – DCPDD?
Still not sure what it's about?
Why not register for our Information night.
It’s on Wednesday 13 May 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Southern Cross Club Woden.

Details on our website.

07/05/2026

12 months ago we started works upgrading the Storm water in the National Rose Gardens. This project expanded to include works for Federation Plaza.

Click on the link in the comments to our Youtube channel to see timelapse videos of how these works occurred – it's better watched in widescreen.

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