Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury recently announced that five legal graffiti sites in Tuggeranong and South Canberra will receive a paint over so people to create new pieces of legal graffiti.
“The ACT Government currently manages 26 legal graffiti art sites across Canberra which are well used by the public. The sites are mostly located at stormwater drains, the walls of toilet blocks and underpasses and are signposted as a legal site.” Mr Rattenbury commented.
Mr Rattenbury explained that the sites are located at the Calwell stormwater drain under Tharwa Drive, the Narooma Street underpass at Isabella Plains, the old toilet block at Chifley Oval near Childe Place and the old toilet block at Jerrabomberra Oval, Narrabundah. The legal site at the underpass from Waramanga to Chifley under the Tuggeranong Parkway will receive a partial paint out to remove excess tags.
“Legal graffiti sites aim to change the attitudes and behaviours of illegal graffitists through valuing their skills and encouraging self-improvement. Offensive graffiti including racist, violent or sexist work will not be tolerated and will be removed.” Mr Rattenburry commented.

Mr Rattenbury pointed out that Graffitists can approach TAMS to enquire about new sites to be added to the list. All proposed sites are thoroughly reviewed by TAMS prior to determine if they are appropriate.