Volunteers sought to restore park into nature reserve

Umina Community Group is seeking volunteers to participate in the rejuvenation of Guyangil (Gwung-gil) Park.

The park, in Australia Ave, Umina Beach is the vacant lot adjacent Umina Child Care Centre car park.

Group secretary Mr Peter Springett said: "It's a beautiful little park, just unloved for some time, so we hope this project will see it become a park for future generations to enjoy.

"Families might recall the good work done by the group and community volunteers in restoring the Runway Park in Woy Woy, which was a huge success," Mr Springett said.

"Guyangil will be a similar project but on a smaller scale."

Umina Community Group has been awarded a small Federal environment grant to restore Guyangil Park into a nature reserve.

Mr Springett said the aim was to provide a habitat corridor for native birds using native trees, shrubs and grasses.

"When completed, the park will be a place for families to escape their busy lives and connect with nature," he said.

"For this project to be a success, we need the community's help.

"Preparation of the site, planting and watering is the major focus for volunteers.

"If you can lend a hand at any stage, weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, between the months of April to October this year, please get in touch by sending an email to contacts@uminacommunitygroup.com.au

The project will be co-ordinated by Umina Community Group members Debbie Sunartha and Jenn Rochford.

SOURCE

Media release, 12 Mar 2020

Peter Springett, Umina Community Group