The temporary use of public land within the ACT

Introduction

Parks Conservation and Lands is responsible for managing the temporary use of unleased Territory land. These uses may include the following activities:

• Nature strip development
• Storage of materials
• Events on territory land
• Campsite bookings
• Placement of commercial waste & charity bins

Nature Strip development

The Nature Strip is the section of land between road edge and urban property boundary. It is common practice for residents to extend their garden into this area. Any person wishing to use the Nature Strip may require a permit. For further details please contact Canberra Connect on ph.13 22 81.

Storage of materials

The storage of materials can mean any object other then a registered vehicle temporarily located in a public place, and may include Skips, construction fencing, signs or table & chairs. Not included are commercial waste and charity bins (described below).  Any person wishing place an object within a public place requires a permit. For further details please contact Canberra Connect on ph.13 22 81.

Events on Territory land

There are many urban parks and conservation reserves within the ACT. Any person wishing to use these areas for an event such as large social functions, organised recreation or community activities, will require a permit. For further details please contact Canberra Connect on ph.13 22 81.

Campsite bookings

There are several camping areas available within the ACT. For further information on the camping grounds and booking fees, follow the link below or contact Canberra Connect on ph. 13 22 81.

For campsite & bookings.

Placement of commercial waste & charity bins

Any commercial entity or charitable organisation wishing to place a bin for the collection of customer waste or charitable donations within a public place will require a permit. For further details please contact Canberra Connect on ph. 13 22 81

National Land including

All National land within the Parliamentary Triangle, Aspen Island (Carillion), Commonwealth Park, Federation Mall, Kings Park, Lawns of Old Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and Rose Garden are managed by the National Capital Authority.

Compliance & Enforcement

The City Rangers investigates any matters relating to the unapproved use of unleased land within the ACT. For enquires please contact City Rangers on ph.6207 7132.