Functions

The Pialligo South land was formerly buffer land for RAAF Fairbairn and has a varied history of use, including as a sand and gravel mine, a garbage tip, and for storage of materials and by-products by the Commonwealth and the ACT Government. A section of this site is licensed to Canberra Concrete Recyclers.

This site was declared surplus to Defence requirements in 2012 and divestment is underway.

This site has not been used by Defence since 1940 and is licenced to a civilian operator for commercial activities.

Address

Pialligo Avenue
Pialligo ACT 2609

Size

287 hectares

History and heritage

The Australian Government is committed to preserving and enhancing public access to historically significant sites and collections, including museums.

Properties on the Commonwealth Heritage List have protections under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The Government has an obligation to protect the Commonwealth Heritage Value of a property as part of any sale. Alternative heritage management options will also be considered.

There are 2 listings on the Commonwealth Heritage List, which include 3 wartime bomb dump buildings and a redwood plantation.

Options will be explored with future owners to manage heritage obligations as a condition of sale.

Factsheet

Pialligo South estate audit factsheet (PDF, 141.26 KB)