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Road, lake and path closures
National Gallery of Australia - Road closure
Sun, 7 Feb 2021 - 3:00AM to 9:00AM
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE RESCHEDULED (due to forecasted bad weather) to Sunday 7 February 2021, 3 am - 9 am.
King Edward Terrace, Eastbound and Westbound from Parkes Place West to Parkes Place East
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
0401 169 793
Traffic Arrangements
Traffic in the following area will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals as appropriate, for a special event regarding Skywhales.
Organiser
Justin Watson
Australia Day 2021 – Central Basin, Lake Burley Griffin closure
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 5:00AM to 10:45AM
Australia Day Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony and Firing of Australian Defence Force Artillery Guns
Central Basin of Lake Burley Griffin, between Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and Kings Avenue Bridge, will be closed to all Lake Users including commercial vessels.
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
0404 456 843
Traffic Arrangements
AFP Water Police and SES Flood Rescue Boats 1 and 2 will be positioned on the Lake to ensure the safety of the event.
Please note that timings are subject to change and will be communicated as soon as is practicable.
Organiser
Avril Farrah, Jack Morton Worldwide
Australia Day 2021 – Road and path closures
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 - 7:00AM to 11:00AM
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 5:00AM to 10:45AM
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 5:00AM to 2:00PM
Australia Day Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony 2021
Monday 25 January 2021, 7:00am – 11:00am Tuesday 26 January 2021, 5:00am – 10:45am
R.G Menzies Walk partial closure adjacent to Barrine Drive and Nerang Pool Bridge
R.G Menzies Walk partial closure adjacent to Rond Terrace
Tuesday 26 January 2021, 5:00am – 2:00pm
One lane of Parkes Way westbound, Parkes
Rond Terrace car park, Parkes
Blundells Cottage car park, Wendouree Drive, Parkes
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
0404 456 843
Traffic Arrangements
Traffic in the following areas will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals as appropriate.
Organiser
Jack Morton Worldwide
Australia Day 2021 - Aspen Island and car park closures
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 5:00AM to 10:00AM
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 9:00AM to Fri, 22 Jan 2021 - 6:00AM
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 - 12:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 - 5:00AM to 6:00PM
Aspen Island will be closed to the public on the following dates:
9am Thursday 21 January to 6am Friday 22 January (bump in)
12am to 7pm Wednesday 27 January
The car park adjacent to Aspen Island will be closed to the public on the following dates:
5am to 10am Thursday 21 January
5am to 6pm Wednesday 27 January
Chimes will be off from Thursday 21 January 2021 to Monday 1 February 2021.
Projections will take place at the National Carillon from Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January, 8.15pm to midnight (conditions permitting).
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
02 6272 2901
Organiser
Carly Lowe, National Capital Authority
Australia Day - The Great Aussie Picnic
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - 6:00AM to Fri, 29 Jan 2021 - 5:00PM
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Pedestrian Detours
6:00am Tuesday 19 January 2021 to 5:00pm Friday 29 January 2021
Commonwealth Park West shared paths, Parkes
Road Closure
Tuesday 26 January 2021, 9:00am to 9:00pm
Queen Elizabeth Terrace between Parkes Place East and Parkes Place West, Parkes
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
0448 292 100
Traffic Arrangements
Traffic in the following area will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals as appropriate.
Organiser
Lakenda Events
Rond Pond roundabout maintenance works
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - 9:30AM to Sun, 31 Jan 2021 - 4:00PM
The National Capital Authority will be undertaking maintenance works on the Rond Pond roundabout, intermittently from Monday 11 January to Sunday 31 January 2021:
right lane between Anzac Parade and Parkes Way southbound
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Delegate(s)
Peter Beutel Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
(02) 6271 2888
Traffic Arrangements
Weather permitting, traffic in the following area will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals as appropriate.
Organiser
National Capital Authority
Commonwealth Avenue maintenance works
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 9:30AM to 4:00PM
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 - 9:30AM to 4:00PM
The National Capital Authority (NCA) wishes to advise of partial road closures on Commonwealth Avenue:
southbound right lane to allow the removal of damaged bridge handrails
northbound bicycle lane and northbound vehicle lane to allow for re-surfacing of damaged surfaces
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Delegate(s)
Peter Beutel Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
(02) 6271 2888
Traffic Arrangements
Weather permitting, traffic in the following areas will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals as appropriate.
Commonwealth Avenue southbound right lane closure
Commonwealth Avenue northbound bicycle lane and northbound vehicle lane closure
Organiser
National Capital Authority
Carols by Candlelight 2020
Sat, 12 Dec 2020 - 5:00PM to 11:00PM
Regatta Place between Albert Street and Barrine Drive, Parkes ACT 2600
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema
Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
0407 008 642
Traffic Arrangements
Traffic in the following area will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals as appropriate.
Organiser
Melinda Boag, Woden Valley Youth Choir
Sir John McEwen Statue Unveiling
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Queen Victoria Terrace – Northbound and Southbound from Queen Victoria Terrace to Parliament Square.
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
6273 3822
Traffic Arrangements
Traffic in the area will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals.
Organiser
National Party Of Australia
BEAM E-Scooter Free Public Rider Training 2020
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 - 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Queen Elizabeth Terrace between Parkes Place East and Parkes Place West
Delegate(s)
Suzanne Hannema
Delegate for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
Organiser contact
0402 766 404
Traffic Arrangements
Traffic in the following area will be directed by detour signs and traffic marshals as appropriate.
