Released 21/09/2017
The nearly 23,000 plants that will be used to transform a new public park in West Basin have been ordered, with about a third being grown locally at the Yarralumla Nursery.
The plantings for the creation of the park on the headland next to Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, consist of a large range of ground-cover shrubs and grasses – including the locally endangered Button Wrinklewort - as well as 86 new trees.
Both the park and the first section of the new boardwalk are due to open early in 2018.
City Renewal Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow said the park was a significant improvement on the previous public space in West Basin.
“The new public park at West Basin is a sign of the government’s commitment to providing high-quality open space and public places in the city centre,” Mr Snow said.
“Linking in with the boardwalk, the park will provide a new recreational destination so more people can enjoy the beautiful vistas the lake provides.
“What was mostly surface car parking will soon be transformed by 23,000 plants, 86 trees and grassed areas. Public access around the lake will be significantly improved with connecting paths to encourage active travel.”
The landscaping will not only significantly improve the attractiveness of the 14,700 square metre park but will also play an important environmental role.
“The mixture of native and exotic trees and plants chosen are robust and climate resilient. They will increase the percentage of vegetation cover and improve the diversity of habitat and biodiversity outcomes,” Mr Snow said.
“This will have a positive impact on the surrounding area through an increased number of birds and wildlife, increased shade, improved soil, while the application of water sensitive urban design will reduce the pollutants entering the lake.”
To see the full list of plants ordered for the new park visit www.cityrenewalcanberra.com.au
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