Blackford Street Reserve Eco-zoning
This consultation is now closed.
The City of Vincent has created a plan for eco-zoning at Blackford Street Reserve and would like to hear suggestions from the community about which native plants they would prefer to see there.
Background
Vincent has undertaken several Eco-zoning projects since the very first one in 2011.
Eco-zoning is the conversion of underutilised turfed areas into water-wise native garden areas.
Newly eco-zoned areas are designed to become self-sufficient within one to two years of installation, at which time the native garden areas will not need irrigation at all.
Replacing turf with native plantings increases habitat and food sources for our local fauna. Supporting and caring for our local systems leads to healthy and thriving eco-systems.
Project details
The eco-zoning plan for Blackford Street Reserve includes creating a new garden bed in the western corner of Blackford Street Reserve which will contain a variety of native shrubs and feature plants.
The narrow strip of turf close to the road will be replaced by mulch to reduce watering and labour.
Another strip of turf on the southern side of the reserve will be replaced with shrubs to enclose the park, making it a safer area to enjoy.
The image below shows the layout of the proposed eco-zoning works, and the Concept Plan is also available to view in the Documents section to the right of this page.
Eco-zoning Plan for Blackford Street ReserveThe project will commence in April/May 2024, and is expected to take two weeks to complete. Specific works include:
- Marking up and spraying out grassed areas which will be turned into garden beds.
- Excavating areas which will become new access paths.
- Applying a thick layer of mulch in preparation for planting.
- Planting new native garden beds.
This project aligns with the City's Greening Plan to increase tree canopy cover.
Share your thoughts
Consultation closed 4pm Thursday 18 April 2024.
What happens next?
Feedback we receive will inform which native species are planted at Blackford Street Reserve.
If you would like to be kept updated on this project, please provide your email address when completing the survey.
Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.
