Volunteers plant native species at Wagstaffe

Volunteers have begun planting native species as part of the Turo Park Extension at Wagstaffe.

The planting is the culmination of work started in March to remove weeds that had established a foothold which meant they were difficult to remove.

Volunteers removed lantana, Paddy's lucerne, asparagus fern, naked lady, honeysuckle and paspalum.

The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association footed the bill for the removal of the paspalum and the purchase of the plants.

Ms Kate Consterdine lent her expertise to the project which added to its success.

"Thanks are extended to Kate and the other volunteers who have worked so hard to make the park an attractive place to visit," Ms Peta Colebatch said.

"The volunteers have done great work, getting rid of the noxious plants from the Turo Extension.

"Levelling of the ground at the back, by Council will improve the amenity, and this will be followed by the addition of more sandstone blocks, to replace those that were removed during the creek remediation works.

"We are hoping that this work can be done during the cooler months, so that the concrete bridge will be then painted by some local children, and any additional landscaping can take place.

"We will then go to the next stages, introducing sculptures, installing a footbridge from the picnic area across the creek, and encouraging greater use of the area," Ms Colebatch concluded.

Newsletter, 17 Jul 2017

Peta Colebatch, WTKCA