We are restoring a section of the Lygon Street fence damaged by debris and the natural slope of Melbourne General Cemetery.

Soil removal works will take place from Monday 4 May to Wednesday 6 May 2026 in the Presbyterian S area near the East Gate.

A small section will be temporarily restricted, as shown in the diagram below. Visitor access to the cemetery, including the East Gate path, will remain open.

If you need to visit a memorial in the restricted work area, our team can assist you. Please contact our Customer Support team on 1300 466 904 or mgc@smct.org.au, or visit reception on arrival.

Please follow all signs and directions from our team while work is underway.

Thank you for your understanding as we complete these important works to protect and maintain the cemetery.

On Friday 17 April 2026, and from Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May 2026, the College Crescent front exit gate will be closed for restoration works.

• Vehicles leaving the cemetery must use the Macpherson Street gate. This gate will be exit-only, with a 'No Entry' sign in place.
• Final restoration works will take place over three weeks in 2026.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue works to preserve and maintain Melbourne General Cemetery.

For questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Support team on 1300 466 904 or email mgc@smct.org.au.

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.