PARLIAMENTARY Secretary for the Environment, Senator Simon Birmingham, has joined up with Canberra’s Senator Zed Seselja to announce the development of a 20 year Mast Plan for the Australian National Botanic Gardens
“I’m excited to announce that a consortium of architects and landscape architects, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and Taylor Cullity Lethlean, have been selected to develop a 20- year Master Plan for the Australian National Botanic Gardens,” said Senator Birmingham.
“A key objective is to develop plans for new infrastructure and other attractions to support the growth of the Gardens’ visitor experiences, educational and recreational opportunities without impacting on the precious living plant collection.
“There’s lots of ideas on the table, such as a new visitor centre, cafe, pathways and learning experiences for children. The master plan will seek to identify the ideal mix of facilities for the future.
“A public consultation period will be held during December 2014 following the release of the draft concept plan. It is anticipated that the final Master Plan will be developed by June 2015.”
Senator Zed Seselja welcomed the funding, “Canberra has a great reputation as the bush capital and the further enhancement of the Botanic Gardens will attract more tourists to the city.”
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