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Revitalising Broken Hill�s Conservation Gardens with support from Sure Gro Tree Max Landcare Grant

Case study

Project description

The Conservation Gardens near Broken Hill�s town centre were originally designed to showcase plants suitable for growing in arid zone gardens. However, over time the site has fallen into disrepair, with many original plantings dying. The water system was broken with torn weed matting and rubbish adding to the unsightly condition. Regenerating the Conservation Gardens Project is a high priority for Broken Hill because of its potential to engage with the community in increasing awareness of the importance of indigenous vegetation in the urban environment.

Year 2020

Location Australia

Organization Landcarer Australia

Project aims

Broken Hill Conservation Gardens provides a valuable resource for the community, improving the environmental and aesthetic benefits of Broken Hill through growing drought tolerant native plants and using water-efficient gardening techniques, providing micro-climate benefits (shade, dust suppression etc.), attracting wildlife and enhancing the site for tourism.

Project outcome

In the few weeks of suitable planting weather in June 2021, right before further COVID-restrictions came in, Landcare Broken Hill organised a working bee where a team of volunteers removed weeds and prepared the 2,500m2 site for planting. �This project has enabled our group to showcase many of the striking drought tolerant plants of the Broken Hill region that can create colour in our gardens, attract local wildlife and bring microclimate Interpretive signage has been designed and printed, and will be installed in late 2021, when the Group can get back out to the Gardens. This will support both locals and visitors to learn more about the plants of the local region as well as their importance in the broader landscape.