The tools are on the road!

For four years, the Toolbox has been lending hundreds of items from our base in Watson.

The Tool Bus launched in October 2025 and scales to match demand and volunteers. There is currently one southside Saturday stop and a mid-week Belconnen stop.

This will give more Canberrans access to equipment they only need a few times a year – like lawnmowers, sewing machines, power tools and kitchen equipment. All items except for the full kayaks are available from the Tool Bus.

Members use our existing online platform to reserve items and nominate the Watson site or Tool Bus stop for pickup. Drop off can be at any scheduled location (or the Watson site). Our existing rules and procedures apply. You can find more information by exploring this website.

Stop schedule
Minns Place, Weston 10am-11am Saturday
Westfield Belconnen car park (enter from Emu Bank) 6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday from 6 May 2026

Deadline for ToolBus reservations is 9am on Saturday and 5:30pm on Wednesday. These stops might change as we respond to volunteer availability and member needs.

Relevant links

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