Gallery garden growing
Three dogwoods thriving following the demolition of the former Millenium Art Gallery and Council gardeners are now planting trees and shrubs in the area
Locals will have noticed the transformation of the area where the Millenium Art Gallery previously stood.
When the Marlborough Art Gallery moved to Te Kahu o Waipuna last year, the former gallery building was demolished. This left a clear and level site for grass to be laid, gardens established and paths put in.
In recent months Council’s gardens team has enhanced the garden area, next to the Council building. Three original Eddie’s white wonder dogwoods survived the demolition, thanks to careful use of machinery by contractors.
Five new trees have now been planted – two South Island kowhai, two copper beech and a kanuka. An underplanting of native hebes is planned.
The grassed area provides improved vehicle and pedestrian sight lines at Alfred and Seymour streets’ intersection.
