Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory is finally open!

After almost two-and-a-half years of restorations, Fitzroy Gardens’ beloved conservatory is now open to the public.

The City of Melbourne closed the building for public safety after a pane of roof glass fell to the floor in February 2019 and it has since received an $800,000 upgrade.

Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the conservatory’s new tropical flower display would bring Melburnians back to the gardens.

“I hope people will continue to take advantage of our lush lawns and recreational facilities as the buzz comes back to our city,” the Lord Mayor said.

The Conservatory opened in March 1930 and is built in classic Spanish mission style.

As part of the restoration the building has undergone a thorough cleaning, the outside has been repainted and the roof completely replaced.

East Melbourne resident Sue Henderson said the community was “very pleased” that the conservatory was opening back up after such a long closure.

“We’re delighted to see it back after such a long and delayed restoration,” Ms Henderson said.

“Given the lockdown it will be great to visit it, especially since it’s within a 5km walk!”

The conservatory will be open to the public from June 4 •