The historic gates and archway are being removed so they can be repaired and restored, with some parts being recast. The two glasshouses are also being restored.
The oldest of the gates is the upper gate which was installed on 3 March 1896 and described at the time by The Star as “a great boon to persons anxious to get home after the night fetes”.
Pictured: Restorative works are being undertaken on the gates at Candie Garden.
Both glasshouses are currently closed to the public until they are restored, safe and returned to use.
The oldest glasshouse dates back to 1792 and is thought to be one of the oldest in the British Isles.
Acting Senior Environment Service Officer, Emily Coule, said she was looking forward to the completed works.
“Candie Garden is a beautiful, green and historic space in St Peter Port and its great to see it getting back to its best.
“We’ve recently seen the restoration of the Candie ticket office thanks to the kind voluntary work from a member of the community.”
Pictured: It is hoped one of the glasshouses will be returned to use by the end of the year.
Ms Coule said the project was ongoing: “In the past couple of years, we’ve also had Floral Guernsey re-planting the blower beds and we know those floral displays will really shine this summer,” she said.
“We’re keeping that momentum going by getting on with some of the other important, historic parts of the gardens with the gates and glasshouses and we’re really looking forward to seeing those progress.”
A definitive timeframe for completion of the works has not been determined but it is hoped the repairs on the gates will be finished by the middle of the year and that one of the glasshouses will be ready for use by the end of the year.
Pictured: A definitive timeframe for completion of the works has not been given.