Official Opening of Paddington Reservoir Gardens

The City of Sydney's beautiful Paddington Reservoir Gardens is to be reopened on Sunday 29 March after its restoration.

The opening will include afternoon tea, entertainment and a photographic exhibition.

Developed in consultation with the local community, the new Paddington Reservoir Gardens and cultural facility restores the civic precinct, linking to Paddington Town Hall, the Post Office and historic Juniper Hall.

"The City's work breathes life into this historic site, which has been closed to the public since sections of the roof collapsed in 1993," Ms Moore said.

The park on the reservoir roof has been completely reconstructed, along with the establishment of a new and stunning sunken garden in the reservoir's western chamber. Adding colour to the eastern chamber, vibrant graffiti art has been preserved, providing a new space for community and cultural activities, and new stairs and viewing platforms now provide access to the chambers.

Originally the site of an Anglican Church School, the State Heritage listed Paddington Reservoir consists of two 1,023 square metre chambers built in 1866 and 1878 respectively and is a stunning example of 19th century public architecture.

The official opening will feature an exhibition of photographs of the restoration of the park and entertainment from bands Waiting For Guinness and the James Muller Trio, and from the ERTH Visual and Physical Theatre. Free afternoon tea will be available for the first 1000 visitors.

The Official Opening of Paddington Reservoir Gardens is on from 4 - 6pm on 29 March,
Oxford Street Paddington NSW.