Expressions of Interest Sought for Removal of Rotary Orchid House

The Ararat Rotary Club, in conjunction with Ararat Rural City Council, are seeking expressions of interest from the community to remove the Rotary Orchid House structure at Ararat’s Alexandra Gardens

The project will require complete removal of the structure and shelving from the current site. Ararat Rural City Council Workplace Health and Safety rules will apply during the removal process. Temporary fencing will be provided to ensure public safety.

The structure has the potential to be repurposed as a nursery shade house (with shelving for plants), a livestock yard shelter, or a general-purpose shed.

Expressions of interest close on Wednesday 30 July 2025 and should be directed to the Ararat Rotary Club Secretary on 0408 544265, or email to [email protected].

Council has been working with the Ararat Rotary Club to arrange for the removal of the old structure and consider new uses for the space. Community input on the future of the site was gathered via Engage Ararat in March this year.

"We're pleased to be working alongside the Ararat Rotary Club to remove the Rotary Orchid House structure at Alexandra Gardens,” says Ararat Rural City Council CEO, Dr Tim Harrison.

“This project will not only clear the unused structure but also open new possibilities for the site, as we've explored with community input received earlier this year. We look forward to eventually seeing this space repurposed for everyone in the community to enjoy.”