THIS year’s month-long Floriade (and NightFest), set to start of September 11, has been cancelled for the second year in a row because of covid concerns.
Chief Minister Andrew Barr made the announcement this morning (August 21) saying it was unsafe to have large gatherings of people.
“It will look similar to last year,” he said.
“Obviously the bulbs have been planted in Commonwealth Park and will bloom through spring.
But the government is discouraging large-scale gatherings at this time.
“Planter boxes and pots that were to feature in Commonwealth Park will be relocated throughout the city and suburbs. The boxes will complement the 300,000 bulbs and annuals which have been planted by local schools, community groups and organisations earlier in the year.”
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