Concrete Driveways, Footpaths & Residential Concreting in Campbell, ACT
Concrete driveways (including widening and replacement), driveway removal, concrete footpaths and patio slabs for Campbell houses and townhouses.
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Residential Concreting in Campbell
Campbell ACT is a suburb of established detached houses alongside apartments.
Ace Concreting Canberra provides concrete driveways for Campbell homes, including new, widened and replaced driveways. We also offer driveway removal and concrete breaking, concrete footpaths, patio slabs, and exposed aggregate, coloured and stamped finishes.
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Concrete Services Available in Campbell ACT
Our residential concrete services apply to Campbell's houses and townhouses. We also provide commercial concrete work.
What concrete services are available in Campbell ACT?
Our Campbell concrete services include:
- Concrete driveways – New driveways, driveway widening and driveway replacement. Where an existing driveway is replaced, the work includes driveway removal and concrete breaking. Whether ACT approval is needed depends on whether the work adds a driveway or changes its size, shape, location or surface type. See the driveway section below for details.
- Concrete footpaths – New concrete footpaths.
- Concrete patio slabs – New concrete patio slabs.
- Exposed aggregate, coloured and stamped concrete finishes – Finish options for residential concrete work. Changing the surface type of an existing driveway counts as a modification that needs ACT approval.
- Commercial concrete – Concrete work for commercial properties. This does not include the Royal Military College, Duntroon, the Australian Defence Force Academy or other Defence land.
Service coverage: Campbell's residential streets and properties. The Royal Military College, Duntroon and Australian Defence Force Academy land is not included.
About Campbell, ACT
Campbell was named in 1956 after Robert Campbell, who is associated with the Duntroon Estate. The area was formerly part of the Duntroon pastoral property and sat within the district of Duntroon, and after the 1956 renaming, the Duntroon name was kept for the Royal Military College area.
The eastern and southern side of Campbell is dominated by the Royal Military College, Duntroon and the Australian Defence Force Academy, with the land rising toward Mount Pleasant. The Australian War Memorial is also located in Campbell. Campbell sits at the foot of Mount Ainslie, close to Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve, and Remembrance Nature Park is in Campbell, behind the Australian War Memorial.
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Driveway Widening and Second Driveways
Homeowners widen a driveway or add a second driveway to fit more vehicles or larger vehicles. Where an existing driveway is replaced, the old concrete is broken up and removed first through driveway removal and concrete breaking.
Driveway approvals are handled through an ACT-wide process. Approval is needed to add a driveway, modify one or add a second driveway. Driveway applications are lodged electronically and take a minimum of 15 working days to assess. Driveway works within a verge tree's tree protection zone need a Landscape Management and Protection Plan. Tree management plans are compulsory in driveway applications where a protected tree may be affected. A second driveway is allowed only where set ACT criteria are met. You can check the current requirements on the ACT City Services driveway applications page.
ACT tree-protection rules also apply where work is near protected trees.
Replacing an Existing Driveway
Under ACT-wide rules, replacing a driveway with plain concrete without changing its shape, size, location or surface type does not need design approval. Photos of the formwork or sub-base must still be emailed to ACT City Services for assessment before pouring. Changing the original size, shape, location or surface type counts as a modification, and modifications need ACT approval. For example, changing from plain to coloured or stamped concrete is a modification. A replacement starts with driveway removal and concrete breaking of the old driveway. You can check the current rules on the ACT City Services page linked above.
Driveway Gradients in Campbell
Campbell was the first Canberra suburb designed on the "neighbourhood model". Arterial traffic is kept to the edges, with curving local streets, cul-de-sacs and linking paths. This layout partly reflects the suburb's hilly terrain. Under ACT-wide standards, a driveway across the verge can be a maximum of 17% uphill and 12% downhill. The grade that can be achieved depends on the individual verge, which makes these limits relevant to new, widened and replacement driveways.
Local Conditions for Concrete Work in Campbell
According to 2021 Census data, 51.0% of occupied private dwellings in Campbell were separate houses. Another 11.0% were semi-detached, row, terrace or townhouses. Flats or apartments made up 38.1%, compared with 19.4% across the ACT.
Campbell's detached houses and townhouses are the properties where our services apply. These include concrete driveways, driveway removal, concrete breaking, concrete footpaths, patio slabs, and exposed aggregate, coloured or stamped finishes.
The Royal Military College, Duntroon and Australian Defence Force Academy sites on Campbell's eastern and southern side are Commonwealth Defence land. The sites lie within Designated Areas of the National Capital Plan, where the National Capital Authority has detailed planning responsibility, including works approval. The residential services on this page relate to Campbell's residential streets.
Where residential blocks are near Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve or Remembrance Nature Park, or have trees nearby, ACT tree-protection rules are relevant. See Local Regulations & Compliance below.
Heritage-Listed Places
ACT Heritage Register: Heritage registration applies to specific places entered on the ACT Heritage Register. In Campbell, the Harry Seidler-designed Campbell Housing Apartments at 6 and 8 Edmondson Street are a registered place. Where a property is in a nominated heritage area, ACT Heritage approval is required before a driveway application is lodged. You can check heritage status on the Heritage layer of ACTmapi. Owners should check their own property's heritage status before planning external concrete work.
Local Regulations & Compliance
ACT Driveway and Tree Approvals: These rules apply across the ACT. Under the Urban Forest Act 2023, all trees on public land are protected. Private trees are protected if they are 8 m or taller, have a canopy 8 m or wider, have a trunk circumference of 1 m or more at 1.4 m above natural ground level, or are a registered tree. ACT City Services also lists other categories of protected tree. Permission is needed for work that may impact a protected tree, including trees on neighbouring land. The tree protection zone covers the area under the canopy, a 2 m band around the canopy projection, and a 4 m area around the trunk measured at 1 m above ground. You can check the current requirements on the ACT City Services tree protection laws page. Driveway work also follows the ACT driveway application process outlined above.
Underground Services: Underground services should be located before any excavation or trenching begins.
If you’re ready to take the next step and get started on your concrete job, contact us now to request a quote.
Why Choose Ace Concreting Canberra in Campbell
Our residential concrete services cover Campbell's detached houses and townhouses.
- One point of contact for enquiries across concreting, demolition (driveway removal and concrete breaking) and excavation (trenching and site preparation)
- Work is carried out by an independent licensed contractor
FAQs for Local Customers
Do I need heritage approval for concrete work on my Campbell property?
Heritage registration applies to specific places entered on the ACT Heritage Register. You can check your property's status on the Heritage layer of ACTmapi. Where a property is in a nominated heritage area, ACT Heritage approval is required before a driveway application is lodged. Separately, the ACT-wide driveway application and tree-protection rules apply wherever driveway work or work near protected trees is involved.
What tree rules apply when widening a driveway in Campbell?
ACT-wide tree rules apply. Under the Urban Forest Act 2023, all trees on public land are protected. Private trees are protected if they are 8 m or taller, have a canopy 8 m or wider, have a trunk circumference of 1 m or more at 1.4 m above natural ground level, or are a registered tree. Other listed categories of tree are also protected. Permission is required for work that may impact a protected tree, including a tree on a neighbour's land. The tree protection zone covers the area under the canopy, a 2 m band around the canopy projection, and a 4 m area around the trunk measured at 1 m above ground. Driveway works within a verge tree's tree protection zone need a Landscape Management and Protection Plan. Tree management plans are compulsory in driveway applications where a protected tree may be affected.
What's the typical timeline for concrete work in Campbell?
The overall timing depends on the scope of your project. Where an ACT driveway approval is needed, ACT driveway applications take a minimum of 15 working days to assess.
What should Campbell homeowners know before planning concrete work?
According to 2021 Census data, Campbell mixes detached houses and townhouses with a high share of apartments. Our residential services apply to the houses and townhouses. The eastern and southern side of Campbell, home to the Royal Military College, Duntroon and the Australian Defence Force Academy, is Commonwealth Defence land within National Capital Plan Designated Areas, where the National Capital Authority approves works. The services on this page relate to Campbell's residential streets and properties. Blocks near Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve or Remembrance Nature Park, or near trees, fall under ACT tree-protection rules. Driveway work follows the ACT-wide driveway application process.
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