Tasmania’s Botanical Gardens planning ahead

With the state’s heritage destinations facing a difficult period during COVID-19, the Tasmanian Government has announced that the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens will receive $302,000 for essential maintenance projects including WH&S compliance works, fencing in the Japanese Garden, Heritage Stone wall repairs and roof plumbing at the Conservatory.

Tasmanian Minister for Heritage, Elise Archer advised “the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens will receive $302,000 for essential maintenance projects through the Government’s $50 million Public Buildings Maintenance Fund, announced as part of our COVID-19 stimulus package.

“This vital funding will assist the Gardens’ team to upgrade a range of facilities while the site is closed to all visitors.

“The dedicated Gardens’ team is committed to sharing its work with the public, and will be streaming virtual garden tours and posting regular updates on social media.”

All staff are being kept busy on site assisting the horticulture team and growing fruit and vegetable seedlings that will be made available to the general public.

The Tasmanian Government is assisting the community and local economy through these challenging times with Minister Archer adding “the Gardens are an important place of health, well-being and enjoyment for many Tasmanians, interstate and international tourists, and I look forward to the day that people can return on site to appreciate this beautiful location.

Image: Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens courtesy of Discover Tasmania