National Rose Gardens

Project overview

In 2025 the National Capital Authority (NCA) will upgrade stormwater infrastructure at Parkes Place, and rejuvenate the National Rose Gardens, as part of its ongoing management of the National Estate. 

A call for tenders was issued in December 2024 and will close in February 2025. Works will commence in May and are expected to be completed within six-to-nine months.

The NCA is concurrently preparing to update the National Rose Garden Heritage Management Plan (HMP), which will inform the rejuvenation of the gardens following the stormwater project.

The National Rose Gardens were created as a physical expression of cooperation between the Commonwealth and the States in establishing the National Capital, and all states contributed roses to the garden.

The NCA is working with the National and state and territory rose societies to ensure that this spirit of cooperation is embodied in the rejuvenated garden.

How can you be involved?

Community and stakeholder engagement on the rejuvenation of the National Rose Garden new HMP is expected to take place between March and April 2025.

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