Caribbean Gardens in Melbourne's east will close its doors to the public after 55 years in operation, with management citing the dire financial circumstances wrought by the pandemic for the closure of the much-loved attraction.
"COVID-19 forced the suspension of the market for the very first time in its history and has now been confirmed closed for the foreseeable future. As a privately-run market in these current circumstances it is simply unviable to reopen," the post said."Whilst no immediate plans are in place to replace the market lands, they do form part of a 500-acre future masterplan.
The market, which opened in 1965 and is owned by the wealthy Spooner family, has been visited by 40 million visitors since its establishment, according to its owners.It included a market that sold a variety of unique products and amusements aimed at children including a mini-golf course, a train around its perimeter, a jungle boat ride around Lake Caribbean and a chair lift.
Proof reading was once a tangible skill that you didn't need to go to uni to learn.
“Wrought by the lockdown response to the pandemic”. FIFY
Damnit :(
Hope you're happy Andrews