Caring for the future of Melbourne General Cemetery

SMCT is committed to maintaining our cemeteries sustainably to meet community needs now and into the future. Melbourne General Cemetery is home to 170 years of our shared history. We regularly undertake maintenance works for the facilities and gardens to preserve this history for generations to come.


Upcoming Works

We’re restoring a section of the heritage fence along Princess Park Drive, which was damaged during a storm.

From 12 August 2025, essential maintenance works will take place along a section of Princess Park Drive. The fence is part of the cemetery’s heritage and needs to be carefully restored using specialised materials and techniques. Only a small number of businesses in Australia can carry out this kind of cast iron metal work, which is why the process will take up to nine months.

Community members will still be able to visit loved ones in the area, but please be aware that there may be construction noises at certain times. Funeral services will continue as planned, and maintenance works will pause during nearby services to minimise disruption.

We understand this may be inconvenient for now, but these fence works are essential to improve the space, keep it safe and preserve the history and heritage of the site.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any concerns during these works, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support team on 1300 466 904 or email mgc@smct.org.au.

aerial map view of cemetery

Frequently Asked Questions

We’re restoring a section of the heritage fence along Princess Park Drive. This fence was damaged by a fallen tree during a storm.

The first stage of fence repair works will start on 12 August 2025.

The full restoration of the fence is expected to take up to nine months, split into three stages:

  • Preparing the site and removing the damaged fence
  • Making and testing the new cast iron pieces off-site
  • Installing the new fence

The second stage will involve restoring the heritage front gate on College Crescent. Dates for this are still being confirmed.

These works are part of SMCT’s broader commitment to caring for our cemeteries.

Yes, you can still access this area within the cemetery, including to visit your loved ones. The pedestrian path along Princess Park Drive outside the cemetery will remain open to the public.

No, funeral services will continue as planned and maintenance works will be paused on those days to minimise any noise or disruption.

If you have any concerns during the works, please reach out to our  Customer Support team on 1300 466 904 or email mgc@smct.org.au. We’re here to help.

Completed Works

Click on the tile to view previous SMCT maintenance works completed at Melbourne General Cemetery.