Restoration of the Clock Tower Monument

This morning, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mrs Amanda Bernstein, alongside Mayor of Victoria, Miss Josie Michaud Payet, Miss Benjamine Rose, the Executive Director of the Seychelles National Heritage Resource Council (SNHRC), Mr Elvis Adrienne, the Director General for the Department of Land Transport, and Mr Jhitesh Shah, CEO of the Seychelles Infrastructure Agency, held a press conference to officially announce the upcoming restoration of the iconic Victoria Clock Tower.

This restoration project follows a comprehensive assessment conducted in 2024 by an international expert from Gillett & Johnston, the original manufacturers of the Clock Tower. The visit, carried out in collaboration with SNHRC, formed part of the preliminary phase of the project, during which a detailed evaluation of the monument was undertaken to determine the scope of restoration required. The works now commencing are a direct outcome of that assessment, ensuring that the restoration is carried out to the highest standards and in line with the monument’s historical integrity.

Works will begin on 11th April and continue until 28th May 2026, and will be carried out in key phases to ensure a thorough and high-quality restoration of this important national monument.

The Seychelles Police Force will be present throughout the project to help ensure that traffic disruption is kept to a minimum. Roads around the Clock Tower will remain open; however, drivers are advised to remain vigilant and avoid getting too close to ongoing works for safety reasons.

Traffic Advisory:
A temporary diversion will be in place for motorists using Albert Street (passing by the taxi stand and Deepam Cinema).

Drivers are advised to:
Use Independence Avenue (the road passing the Seychelles Post Office/DBS Bank route) instead of Rue de la Possession (the route passing near the National Museum of History towards the Seychelles National Library).

An important highlight of this project is capacity building. Alongside international experts, SIT students and local technicians will be actively involved to gain hands-on experience. This ensures that Seychelles continues to develop local expertise for future maintenance, strengthening long term sustainability in heritage conservation.

This initiative reflects strong collaboration across Government and partner institutions, demonstrating a shared commitment to preserving one of Seychelles’ most treasured landmarks for future generations.

The restoration of the Clock Tower is not only a technical project, it is an investment in our heritage, identity, and national pride.