- Lake Monger and Perry Lakes benefit from restoration works
- ‘Greening Our Communities’ small grants deliver on election commitment
- 108,800 native reeds and rushes, and 35,000 native wetland buffer plants were planted at these important urban wetlands
Two projects funded under the ‘Greening Our Communities’ small grants have been completed with Lake Monger and Perry Lakes benefiting from weed removal and replanting of native vegetation in the lake beds and banks.
The ‘Greening Our Communities’ small grants deliver on an election commitment and have been completed in partnership with the Town of Cambridge.
The Lake Monger project has refurbished the nutrient stripping channels, and rehabilitated natural areas on the east side of the lake adjacent to the Mitchell Freeway, improving the quality of stormwater entering the lake.
The project included the removal of large strands of non-native river she-oak, as well as the planting of native species to support local biodiversity.
At Perry Lakes, the project focused on re-establishing native vegetation to improve water quality, following the removal of large strands of bulrushes, which are an invasive native species.
This project complemented recent works undertaken by the Town of Cambridge at Perry Lakes to supplement water levels using diverted stormwater.
The projects have resulted in the planting of 108,800 native reeds and rushes, and 35,000 native wetland buffer plants on the lake edges.
As stated by Water Minister Simone McGurk:
“The ‘Greening Our Communities’ projects at Lake Monger and Perry Lakes will support balanced and healthy urban wetlands, that can be enjoyed by the community for many years to come.
“These projects will play a critical role in maintaining the water quality at these lakes.
“They also contribute to the conservation of biodiversity by providing habitats for various plant and animal species, and it’s a great achievement to see them reach completion.
As stated by Churchlands MLA Christine Tonkin:
“These projects foster a sense of ownership and environmental responsibility.
“They also raise awareness about the importance of ecosystems, conservation, and sustainable living practices.
“Congratulations to everyone involved – it is wonderful to see these important projects delivered.”
