Historic buildings at the National Botanic Gardens were in danger of collapse

The Acquatic House complex at the National Botanic Gardens which they hope to "faithfully restore". Picture: National Botanic Gardens

THE Office of Public Works was told that three historic structures in the Botanic Gardens were in danger of collapse and that loose glass panels in the buildings were a safety hazard to the public and staff.

The Aquatic House – a complex of three buildings in the Dublin gardens – had “significantly deteriorated” because of weather ingress, timber decay, and rusting ironwork.