Palmwoods
District News

December
1998

Page 4

Botanic Gardens growth progresses

PUBLIC submissions and comments concerning the Master Plan for the Botanic Gardens at Tanawha are being considered so that the Plan can be finalised.

The site survey made possible with a grant from the Gaming Machine Community Benefit Fund is being undertaken. The survey locates the major features of the site including significant native Flora which totals over 350 species.

The Maroochy Shire Council has granted $3500 for a survey of the Lagoon which needs urgent repairs and $2000 for records.

Several applications for funding for the projects on the site have been made, including a bridge across Mountain Creek for access.

The Friends if the Botanic Gardens is a community group active in helping to make the project a reality. They financed most of the cost of the Master Plan and also serve on the Advisory Committee.The group has constructed several tracks and cleared weeds on the site. Open days are held to give the public the opportunity to view the site, appreciate its atmosphere and comment on proposals.

The gardens will be a major educational, tourist and recreation facility. Members of the public are invited to join the Friends of the Gardens. Inquiries to Audrey Lawrie on 5445 3859.

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