Upgrade to Virginia Lake s Winter Gardens set to begin
13 May, 2021 03:00 AM
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The work on the entranceway is for earthquake strengthening. It is expected to be finished by Friday, 11 June 2021. Photo / Bevan Conley
The work on the entranceway is for earthquake strengthening. It is expected to be finished by Friday, 11 June 2021. Photo / Bevan Conley
Whanganui Chronicle
Work will begin next week on the upgrade of the Winter Gardens at Rotokawau Virginia Lake.
Formally known as the Centennial Winter Gardens, they were opened in 1940 to mark 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
From Monday visitors to the Winter Gardens will enter through a signposted alternative access while the entrance way is upgraded.
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