The circular roadway works commence

19 November, 2010 17:05 by Anne

This week, the time-lapse footage shows preparation for reconstructing the 1880 circular driveway, uncovered during the archaeological excavation in October / November 2009. Remnants of the original roadway were uncovered under many layers of asphalt dating from 1880 to 1980, providing accurate positioning for reconstruction and details for gutter formation. Over the next few weeks garden formation will become clear.

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I walked past this the other day - it's starting to look awesome! I can see they are restoring the gates and the pillars for the urns are in place. Very exciting! :D

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Between October 2009 and February 2011 the World Heritage, World Futures project will transform the western forecourt of the Royal Exhibition Building from an asphalt car park to a beautiful garden. Keep up to date with the latest news, videos, photographs and stories as the project progresses.

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Charlotte is the Senior Curator, Public Life and Institutions at Museum Victoria. She is the lead curator on this project.

Megan is the Assistant Curator, Western Forecourt Redevelopment Project.

Anne is the Project Manager for World Heritage, World Futures.

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