Conservation works by Ministry of Heritage

Two of Gibraltar's most emblematic monuments , the Southport Gates and the Almond Tower, are undergoing conservation works at present, and the balustrade around the front garden of the Garrison Library is also being restored, to return the main entrance to its former grandeur.

The Southport Gates and old city walls need constant attention because of their age, as some parts were originally built during the Moorish era, and damage can be caused by invasive plants and shrubs.