Estate Management Overview
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia the National Capital Authority undertakes asset management for some of the national capital's most culturally significant landscapes and national attractions, including:
- The Parliamentary Zone (excluding the Parliamentary Precincts)
- Commonwealth and Kings Parks, including Blundells Cottage and the National Carillon;
- Acton Peninsula
- Lake Burley Griffin including the Captain Cook Memorial Jet and Scrivener Dam;
- Anzac Parade and its memorials;
- Old Parliament House Gardens;
- National Rose Gardens;
- National Gallery of Australia Sculpture Garden;
- Native grasslands of Yarramundi Reach; and
- Remnant woodland on Stirling Ridge.
Most assets are maintained under competitively tendered contracts.
Memorials, fountains and artworks
Management of national memorials, fountains and artworks include the memorials on Anzac Parade, King George V Memorial, the Federation Centenary Fountains, Treasury Fountain, memorials and artworks in Commonwealth and Kings Parks and the artworks in Reconciliation Place. In all, the NCA manages and maintains more than 100 of these structures throughout the city.
Buildings Maintenance
The NCA administers a contract for the maintenance of buildings on national land. These include the National Capital Exhibition building, Commonwealth Place, the National Carillon and Blundells Cottage, as well as leased premises such as the Lobby Restaurant, and buildings at Acton Peninsula and Commonwealth Park. Minor structures, such as public toilets, bus shelters and electrical substations, are also maintained under the contract.
Civil Infrastructure Maintenance
The NCA is responsible for the maintenance of civil infrastructure assets on national land. These assets include roads, car parks, bridges, stormwater systems, street lighting, pumping systems, and the Captain Cook Memorial Jet. In addition, signs, park features and play equipment are also managed and maintained.
LakeBurleyGriffin
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