Please be advised there will be significant event setup works on the Forgan Smith Lawns ahead of the Winter Carnival on Friday, 8 August 2025. These works may cause noise and traffic disruptions. University Drive will be closed Friday 8 August.
Affected Areas
- Forgan Smith Lawns (Upper and Lower)
- University Drive
When
- Event set up: Wednesday 6 August – Friday 8 August
- Forgan Smith Upper Lawn fenced off from 6.00am, Wednesday 6 August
- Forgan Smith Lower Lawns fenced off from 6:00am, Thursday 7 August
- University Road closed: Friday 8 August, 7.00am - 9.30pm
Work details
Ride installation and event site setup will commence on Wednesday, 6 August, with trucks entering and exiting via University Drive and the Forgan Smith Lawns from Wednesday through to Friday, 8 August. During this period, sections of these areas will be inaccessible due to the build. On Friday, vendors will bump in between 6.00am and 2.30pm, ahead of the event running from 3.00pm to 9.00pm. Bump out will begin at 9.00pm on Friday and continue across Saturday, Sunday, and early Monday morning, with the site to be fully cleared by Monday morning.
Contact
Chloe Brant, Events Officer:
- Call: 0448 475 848
- Email: chloe.brant@uqu.com.au
We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during this time.