WORK has started at Bridport to restore coastal vegetation and rationalise beach access.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The work is part of the Bridport Foreshore and Walking Track Improvement Green Army project
Bass Liberal MHR Andrew Nikolic said that the project would see improvements to the foreshore vegetation by:
- The eradication of weeds of national significance
- Fencing off areas of remnant vegetation
- Replanting local native plants.
``The foreshore walk is a wonderful part of Bridport and an important recreational area with its playground, picnic areas and vibrant coastal vegetation,'' Mr Nikolic said.
``It’s a great attraction ... and this project will help ensure it retains its natural beauty and continues to be a popular area.
``I congratulate the Dorset Council for its successful application for this Green Army project and the Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers for undertaking the work.''
Mr Nikolic said that the work also involved rationalising beach access, installing stairs and other paths to prevent dune erosion and using natural stone work to control the flow of storm-water where past measures had been inadequate.
``During the next six months we will see first-hand the benefits and improvements made to our local environment through activities undertaken by the Green Army in Northern Tasmania,'' he said.
``The participants here at Bridport will not only be generating real environment and conservation benefits for our community, but they will be gaining valuable practical training and experience to help them prepare for the workforce or further training and improve their career opportunities.''
The Green Army was a key federal government commitment for which it budgeted $525 million over four years.
Further opportunities to join a Green Army project can be found online at www.environment.gov.au/green-army.