Creative graphic design guide for construction-related temporary structures (hoardings and scaffolding)

This guide outlines how you design, print and install graphics for construction-related temporary structures in the City of Sydney area.
Creative graphic design options
Our creative hoardings program requires eligible hoardings and scaffolding to feature artworks or historic images.

Hoardings & temporary structure approvals
Apply creative artwork to hoardings
Hoardings & temporary structure approvals
Apply historic images to hoardings and scaffolding covers
When creative graphics are required
If you need help understanding when graphics and images need to be displayed on your hoarding, see section 3 of our code of practice for construction-related temporary structures on and above roads.

Development guidelines & policies
Code of practice: construction-related temporary structures on and above roadsPublished 27 November 2025
Approvals
You need to get approval from the City of Sydney before temporary structures including hoardings and scaffolding are set up for a development or worksite.
Hoardings & temporary structure approvals
Get approval for construction-related temporary structures on or above a public roadPermission is required before temporary structures are installed.Hoardings & temporary structure approvals
Get professional advice on construction-related temporary structuresThis consultation service involves a site meeting and guidance afterwards.


