Donation of Reserve Furniture
Donation of Reserve Furniture

Donation of Reserve Furniture

Donation of Reserve Furniture

Contribute to the comfort of Newcastle public reserves by donating furniture.
Last updated on: 01 February 2026
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Donation of Reserve Furniture

We invite community members to contribute to the beauty and comfort of our public reserves by donating furniture.

Application information

Exclusion areas

Donations are not supported on coastal public lands, including spaces along the coastline from Stockton Beach to Merewether Beach. This policy helps preserve the natural environment and public access. The addition of a memorial plaque to existing benches or surfaces is also not supported.

What you need to provide

This section will help you prepare a complete application; however additional information may be requested after our initial review.

Application fees

There are no fees payable when you submit your application. We'll invoice you after your application and preferences have been reviewed. If you'd like a fee estimate before applying, search for the application name in our Fees and Charges document.

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Submit application

Create or sign into your account

  • As part of the application process, you'll be prompted to register or sign in to your account.
  • Your account makes it easy to submit applications and requests, track their progress, view outcomes, and make payments all in one place.
  • You can find more information and step-by-step guidance on creating a registered user account, as well as access to support services, on our Registration Enquiry article.

Next steps

  1. Shortly after submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming we've received it.
  2. Our team will review your application and assess the proposed furniture location to ensure it is suitable.
  3. If approved, you will receive an invoice for the applicable fees related to the installation of the bench and plaque.
  4. You can pay your invoice via our make a payment function or in your portal account.

Time frames

Depending on the complexity of the request, timeframes can vary.