New Botanic Gardens entrance opens in time for spring
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 2nd October 2023
Residents are flowing in and out of the new Botanic Gardens entrance – finished in time for spring.
“You may have noticed a bit of change going on at the Botanic Gardens recently, with the relocation of the entrance gates,” says The Director of the Botanic Gardens Wolfgang Bopp. “Work is now completed, and the new and improved entrance is open.”
The gates were removed from their site in April to provide safe access for the Museum Redevelopment Project vehicles.
“We took this opportunity to give the removed items some TLC, with repairs and a fresh coat of paint,” says Mr Bopp.
“With just a few wee things to tidy up around the area, the new gates are open to the public and people are enjoying the lovely new entrance.”
The new entrance is located just down from the previous location, with room made in front of the Peacock Fountain by removing 12m of stone wall.
After being removed, the posts, fencing and gates were then reinstated with a new section of S-bend fencing to mirror its original state. Two of the posts reinstated were recovered from the Parks Yard after being there for about 20 years.
At the new entrance, a hard surface mainly made up of pavers was laid down, leading to the existing paved area in front of the Fountain.
Ten new bike stands were also installed.