Emergency crews have controlled a gas leak in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
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Firefighters were called to the incident near the Robert Clark Horticultural Centre at 10.25am.
It is believed a contractor using an excavator working near the site struck a gas main.
Emergency crews rush to gas leak in Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Fire crews were able to crimp the pipe within 10 minutes and prevent the further flow of gas.
The incident was declared under control at 10.33am and safe at 10.44am.