FROM a not so delightful ditch, to an area brimming with social opportunity.
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The area at the end of Taree’s Cornwall Street is now a great place for the community thanks to the bush regeneration work of Tursa Employment’s Work for the Dole workers, Friends of Browns Creek volunteers, former Greater Taree City Council and Manning Landcare.
Chair of Manning Landcare Chris Scott said it was a great achievement and thanked all involved.
Mr Scott said the improvements, “adds value to the area”.
“Instead of a ditch, these properties now back on to an attractive area,” he said.
Mr Scott said the area’s updated attractiveness could even be inspiring for artists.
“It’s a nice place for kids to play, or learn about science too.”
Prior to the project Mr Scott said the area wasn’t looked after and had some of the worst weeds in the country.
Team supervisor Damien Stackman said he and the Work for the Dole team worked to clear weeds, remove rubbish and plant natives.
Before becoming supervisor, Damien started out in the Green Army a group employed by the Federal government to carry out environment and heritage conservation projects.
“Its been really good,” he added.
The next stage of the project will involve regeneration work form the Cornwall Street area to Victoria Street.
The project is funded by the by the NSW Environmental Trust.
What can you do?
CHAIR of Manning Landcare Chris Scott said there are things the community can do to keep environmental areas, such as the end of Cornwall Street, healthy.
“Some of the major threats are rubbish, weeds and storm water,” said Mr Scott.
Storm water is rainwater plus anything the rain carries along with it, that enters drains.
“To avoid polluting storm water with soap, I always tell people to wash their car on the lawn instead of the streets.”
Mr Scott said the dumping of grass and garden cuttings also harms bush land areas with garden plants often growing weeds.
“People shouldn’t just dump their cuttings in these areas.”