Works and Reconstruction

A rolling schedule of works will continue to be implemented in the place of the people to improve public amenity, to conform to access, safety and health standards, to replace ageing infrastructure and to add commemorations and gifts from various sources.

In the recent past this program has facilitated the:

• development of designs for the reconstruction of the Old Parliament House Gardens
• installation of the International Flag Display adjacent to the Land Axis
• improvements to the National Gallery of Australia and High Court of Australia entry from King Edward Terrace
• refurbishment of the Lobby Restaurant
• reconstruction of paths in Parkes Place
• construction of a new cycle path ramp from Commonwealth Avenue bridge to the lake shore

The current works program includes the:

• recommissioning of the Parkes Place Fountains
• design development of the identification signs for the National Library of Australia and the National Science and Technology Centre
• design and construction of Magna Carta Place
• design competition for Constitution Place
• new landscaped entrance to the John Gorton Building
• refurbishment of the East Block and West Block car parks