City Notice Roundup: Storm Recovery and Infrastructure Maintenance Updates

Public Health and Safety Advisories

Following recent severe weather events, the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) has issued a safety advisory for Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution near local waterways, cycleways, and pedestrian paths due to the ongoing risk of flash flooding. Storms are forecast to continue throughout the day. If your property has sustained damage, please contact your insurer to arrange for temporary repairs to ensure the site is safe.

• Waterway Closure: Yerra beach remains closed to the public until further notice. Recent water quality testing has identified high levels of bacteria, making the area unsafe for swimming or primary contact.
• Emergency Assistance: For support during storms and floods, contact the ACT State Emergency Service. In life-threatening emergencies, always call Triple-Zero (000).

Educational Facility Notices

The ACT Government has confirmed continued disruptions to specific specialist school services following extensive storm damage and flooding over the weekend. Safety remains the highest priority as recovery work progresses.

• The Woden School: This facility will remain closed on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. Crews are currently assessing damage and replacing carpets and fixtures. A further update regarding a potential Wednesday reopening is expected later today.
• Malkara School: Due to the severity of the damage in Garran, this school will remain closed for the remainder of the week. Families have been notified directly regarding alternative arrangements.

City Maintenance and Park Updates

Scheduled maintenance programs are proceeding today across several districts to improve local amenities and infrastructure.

• John Knight Memorial Park: The water feature and pond will be turned off starting Tuesday, 10 February 2026, for essential seasonal maintenance. These works are expected to be completed by Wednesday, 25 February.
• Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre: Evening pavement resurfacing continues tonight. Motorists should be aware of changed traffic conditions outside of normal operating hours.
• Tree and Garden Maintenance: Horticultural crews are active today in Lyneham, Griffith, and Narrabundah, focusing on laneway clearing and underpass maintenance.

Road Closures and Public Transport

Commuters should plan for significant delays in the city center and along major arterial roads due to both festival activities and large-scale infrastructure projects.

• National Multicultural Festival: Temporary road closures remain in effect across the City precinct to support festival infrastructure. These closures are scheduled to conclude on 11 February.
• Commonwealth Avenue Bridge: Major renewal works are ongoing, with traffic merged onto one side of the bridge. Significant delays are expected on Kings Avenue, Constitutional Avenue, and Parkes Way.
• Bus Network Changes: Transport Canberra reminds passengers that the updated bus network is now in effect. This includes the introduction of dedicated bus priority lanes on the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and adjustments to several Rapid and local routes to maintain service reliability during construction.