Glebe Park seating upgrades


Current update

In the first half of 2026, work will begin to replace some of the existing seating at the northern end of Glebe Park.

Works will not impact the Canberra Multicultural Festival and are expected to be complete by spring 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

Page last reviewed 21 Apr 2026

Project description

Construction is starting soon on Glebe Park seating upgrades.

Glebe Park is a popular green space just east of Canberra’s city centre. The park features a rotunda, sculptures, barbecues, playground and grassy areas.

The ACT Government is upgrading some of the old seating at the northern end of Glebe Park. It will be replaced with new modern seating made from powder-coated aluminium batten seats which mimic the natural look of timber.

Works will be undertaken in stages across the park as sections of seating are replaced. Once the works are complete, fencing will be removed, and the seating will open to the public.

The barbeques and playground will remain open throughout the works.

Concrete footings will be poured to hold the new seating in place. We ask the community to please avoid the work areas and a reminder not enter the work zone.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.