Lime shared e-scooters and e-bikes now available across Canberra
Lime shared e-scooter and e-bike services are expanding active travel options for Canberrans.
News and events
Water quality in our lakes, ponds and rivers
The ACT Government monitors the environmental status of Canberra's lakes, ponds and rivers and advises changes in water quality conditions in relation to bacteria, blue-green algae and other potentially hazardous conditions.
Slow down for roadside workers: Every decision helps everyone get home safely
Help keep our Roadside workers safe as they are repairing damage, improving infrastructure, and responding when things go wrong.
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme will soon be expanding in 2027
More containers will be eligible for a 10 cent refund in 2027.
Capital Linen Services donations helping CIT students
Capital Linen Service donated 132 kilograms of white sheets to Canberra Institute of Technology for the fashion students to experiment with.
Secure your load on the road
Secure your load when travelling on the road.
ACT City Services is now on Facebook
ACT City Services is now on Facebook @ACTCityServices
Revisions to Urban Forest Approval Criteria – Public Trees
On 7 March 2025, revisions were made to the Urban Forest (Approval Criteria) Determination 2024 (No 1). These changes aim to refine the approval process for tree damaging activities under the Urban Forest Act 2023.
Secure your load on the road
Unsecure loads litter our roads and open spaces and are a major safety hazard. Any unsecure items in a ute or trailer can create dangerous projectiles and put motorists, pedestrians and cyclists at risk.
Investigation released into fire at Hume recycling facility
The Fire Investigation Report revealed that the presence of multiple batteries, identified in the remains of the waste compacter, caused a thermal runaway which ignited the fire.
Comprehensive dam inspections
Our teams will be undertaking comprehensive inspections of 5 dams across Canberra as part of our ongoing dam safety program.
Weekly update for week commencing 17 August 2026
Check this page to see what planned maintenance and infrastructure work is happening across Canberra and in your region.
Safety and repair works to pedestrian and cycle bridge
Safety and repair works are continuing on the pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing Yarralumla Creek at Whyte Place.
Sportsgrounds open and closure information
Information on all ACT Government sportgrounds and ovals.
Weekly update for week commencing 10 August 2026
Check this page to see what planned maintenance and infrastructure work is happening across Canberra and in your region.
Assistance animals welcome in every ride
Assistance animals play a vital role in supporting people with disability and medical conditions to live independently, access services and participate in everyday activities.
Changes to asbestos disposal for domestic customers
On 1 July 2026, new limits and packaging requirements were introduced for domestic asbestos disposal to strengthen safety controls.
Lennox Gardens tree replacement
The ACT Government is removing 43 ageing and high‑risk trees in Lennox Gardens, including Canberra Nara Peace Park, in August 2026 to improve community safety.
