Mackay Regional Council

Parks and Open Spaces (POS) identified the opportunity to implement a multi-year ‘greening’ initiative aimed at reinforcing the remnant vegetation along a 5.3km stretch of Goosepond Creek. In addition to increasing canopy cover within the urban footprint, expanding the width of the riparian vegetation will assist in restoring the health of this urban waterway. This greening initiative builds on previous efforts funded by Council to revegetate the lower reaches of Janes Creek immediately upstream of this section of Goosepond Creek undertaken in 2015 -16. It will also incorporate the established re-vegetation plantings along the southern embankment of the creek contained within the Junior Soccer Fields (MRC Sports Precinct). The second project being undertaken as part of the 2015 National Tree Day events. The aim of planting is to widen the protective stand of remnant / regrowth vegetation along the northern side of the waterway contained within the park, starting up steam (western end) and progressing downstream using the preclear regional ecosystem as a guide for species selection.

DIRECTIONS

The area subject to planting adjoins the eastern end of the 2024 National Tree Day site. Access to the site is via the Wheeler Drive Road frontage.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please wear protective clothing and covered in shoes as well as a water bottle.

WHAT'S PROVIDED?

,Tools and equipment for planting,Watering cans / buckets,BBQ