Refurbishment of the front lawn at City Hall is to begin this week, and is expected to be completed by early April.

The work will deal with uneven ground, particularly in the area where the former pool and fountains were located.

City heads opted to fill in the pool in 2012 owing to the high cost of maintaining the structure, which experienced frequent leaks.

While sections of the lawn are to be regraded by parks staff, no events will be permitted on the City Hall lawn or Nellie’s Walk.