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PLANTING taking place in Aspendale. Picture: Supplied
Planting project on the foreshore MORE than 2000 shrubs and grasses have been planted between Aspendale and Carrum. The planting program was run by Melbourne Water, which says it has “finished an environmental project to plant 2500 indigenous coastal shrubs and grasses at five key sites”. Planting took place at Mordialloc Creek, Patterson River, and Surf Lifesaving Clubs at Chelsea and Carrum. The workers who planted the shrubs and grasses were employed through
the state government’s Working for Victoria initiative. Melbourne Water’s Adam Ryan said “the planting by our Work for Victoria crews will strengthen and protect the coastal dunes from erosion and also create new habitats for local and migrating animals.” “Our waterway blitz crews are passionate about protecting and improving our city and coastal environments. These works are a fantastic opportunity to give back to local communities. It’s been a successful
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collaboration between all involved.” Kingston Council CEO Julie Reid said “we want to thank Melbourne Water for working with us to get these native plants in the ground. This will make a significant and positive difference in protecting our beautiful foreshore areas and creating animal habitats.” “This is an example of organisations working together to improve our environment and to create a better place for our community to live and enjoy.”