Correspondence
In –
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Report Booklet
Newspaper article (CMM News). Council address effects of rising sea levels.
Out –
MBCL letter to Council stating we want 3 for 1 replacement of trees removed.
Kingston Council Update (Foreshore & Bushland)
Bushland & Foreshore Team:
- 19 Tarella Rd – permit has been granted, neighbour fencing has been completed, house demolition will commence on the week of 11th July and all things going well the park fencing will be installed early August. The Bushland crew will also be out in force in the coming weeks to start works on the path network and preparing the site for opening.
- Wilson Grove Bioswale on the Aspendale foreshore has been completed, with the foreshore crew erecting two new fenced walkways and planting 2300 plants to start dune stabilisation.
- The free tree giveaway was a fantastic success with just under 5000 tube stock collected by Kingston residents.
- The western boardwalk through the Epsom Grasslands which was scheduled for removal in May/June has been delayed due to wet weather, but will get underway as soon as the ground dries up a little bit.
- The foreshore crew is set to expand in the coming months with the addition of two crew members. This will allow two teams to operate along the foreshore and increase focus on conservation works in priority sites.
Friends of Bradshaw Bushland Reserve
LXRP have heard our concerns about flora, fauna and works in meetings and emails:
- BBR itself is unlikely to be impacted by works;
- landscaping species will be consistent with BBR vegetation types (from viewing them and lists);
- rail corridor flora identified and rescued;
- significant trees north of BBR to remain;
- will coordinate with BBR on fauna habitat boxes;
- shared path on west side of railway (avoid remnant vegetation beside BBR on eastern side), to continue across the railway to White St;
- have met twice with the Construction Liaison Community Group on equipment storage, works, water table unaffected, grounding of cables, etc.