22 February, 2011 12:29 by Anne
Over the past 4 weeks the reconstructed 1880 garden has been revealing itself day by day.
Irrigation, plants, turf, plinths, urns, cast iron gate posts and lamps, have appeared while final wiring and plumbing takes place to get the underground water tank into operation. Soon historic fountains will be filled and operational, and the newly planted gardens, irrigated from tank water. The 1,350,000 litre water tank is currently full and overflowing from the higher than average January rainfall.
Western Forecourt Garden from South West corner
Image: Anne Diplock
Source: Museum Victoria
Detail of North garden bed looking towards Rathdowne Street
Image: Anne Diplock
Source: Museum Victoria
Heritage items: cast iron lamps, ceramic urns
Image: Anne Diplock
Source: Museum Victoria
Historic Cast Iron Gate Posts
Image: Anne Diplock
Source: Museum Victoria
Historic lamps begin to be installed - keep your eyes out for decorative detail to come
Image: Anne Diplock
Source: Museum Victoria