Temporary Closures: Current advice
Federation Centenary Fountains Interim Works
Latest updates
February 2026
The hard stand area ‘Federation Plaza’ is now complete. Approximately 750 tonnes of new asphalt with 3,600m2 of red rock have been used to create the The hard stand and main paths in the Parkes Place Precinct.
The colour and texture of the Plaza and the paths compliment the look and feel of the red areas at Parliament House, Rond Terrace and Anzac Parade.
Parkes Way - Planting Remediation
Project summary
The current plantation along the Commonwealth Park bordering Parkes Way contains several weed plants including Cotoneaster glaucophyllus . The project will see the current plantation replaced with Callistemon viminalis ‘Slim’ Red Bottlebrush.
Intersection of Constitution Avenue and Creswell Street - Infrastructure Upgrades
Latest Update
October 2025
Key activities completed for September include: