Apply to use City-commissioned artworks on your construction site hoardings
We require the use of creative graphics on temporary structures in high traffic areas.
Project Status: When you need to do this
Our hoarding and scaffolding policy and guidelines require the use of creative graphics on temporary structures in high traffic areas.
Site Works is a collection of original, contemporary Australian artworks licensed for use on construction sites across Sydney.
Site Works aims to:
- provide artists with the opportunity to display their work on a large scale to a broad audience
- animate public spaces with temporary artworks
- transform the visual impact of construction sites, bringing creativity into the everyday, making Sydney a more vibrant place to live, work and visit.
In some cases, we may require these artworks to be used.
Artwork not in use
What you need to do
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Get approval for hoardings
Guidelines on applying for hoardings and scaffolding can be found here. If you need assistance, we offer professional advice.
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View the site works gallery
We will advise which of the 10 works is most suitable for your hoarding and supply you with the design files when your application is approved.
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Find an appropriate printing firm
There are a number of large format printing firms in the Sydney region that can print and install graphics on hoardings. You can obtain a list of suppliers by searching for 'large format printing Sydney'. Some commercial suppliers of hoardings can also arrange to print and install the graphics as a packaged service.
Before you start
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Learn about the creative hoardings program
The creative hoardings program aims to transform the visual impact of construction sites. It also provides opportunities for artists to showcase their work on a large scale in very visible locations.
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Read about design requirements, fees and advice
Using creative graphics
We require the use of creative graphics on temporary structures in high traffic areas.
There are currently 3 options for installing artwork on eligible hoardings.
- Bespoke. You may create or commission your own site-specific artwork. Designs will require our approval and an image of your proposed design must be lodged with your application.
- Historic images. Temporary structures surrounding heritage-listed sites or in areas of heritage significance are required to display historic images of the locality. To help you meet this requirement, we have developed a design template and can supply photographs.
- Site Works. We called for artists and designers from across the nation to propose artworks for display on hoardings. We selected and licensed 10 artworks. These are available to use on eligible hoardings free of charge. In some cases we may require these artworks to be used.
Where hoardings and/or scaffolding are erected on public land including roads and footpaths, we reserve the right to display community information about major projects, festivals and special events. You'll be advised during the application process if we intend to exercise this right.
Which graphic is right for your site?
Site type | 4–8 weeks | 9–26 weeks | 26+ weeks |
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Heritage-listed building, city centre | Historic images | Historic images | Historic images |
Heritage-listed building, non-city centre | Graphics are not required | Historic images* | Historic images |
Heritage conservation area, non-city centre | Graphics are not required | Historic images* | Historic images |
City centre, high visibility (high traffic or pedestrian area) | Site Works | Site Works | Site Works |
City centre, low visibility (low traffic and pedestrian movement or laneways) | Site Works | Site Works | Site Works |
Non-city centre, high visibility (high traffic major transport corridor or pedestrian area) | Graphics are not required | Site Works | Site Works |
Non-city centre, low visibility (minor local street with low traffic and pedestrian movement) | Graphics are not required | Historic images* | Site Works |
*In these cases, graphics are only required if the hoarding is installed for more than 12 weeks. Please refer to table 1 in the guidelines for hoardings and scaffolding.
Which graphic is right for your site? | 4–8 weeks | 9–26 weeks | 26+ weeks |
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Heritage-listed building, city centre | Historic images | Historic images | Historic images |
Heritage-listed building, non-city centre | Graphics are not required | Historic images* | Historic images |
Heritage conservation area, non-city centre | Graphics are not required | Historic images* | Historic images |
City centre, high visibility (high traffic or pedestrian area) | Site Works | Site Works | Site Works |
City centre, low visibility (low traffic and pedestrian movement or laneways) | Site Works | Site Works | Site Works |
Non-city centre, high visibility (high traffic major transport corridor or pedestrian area) | Graphics are not required | Site Works | Site Works |
Non-city centre, low visibility (minor local street with low traffic and pedestrian movement) | Graphics are not required | Historic images* | Site Works |
* In these cases, graphics are only required if the hoarding is installed for more than 12 weeks. Please refer to table 1 in the guidelines for hoardings and scaffolding.