We’ll remove a small number of trees and plants so the basin can work safely during big rains. In their place we’ll replant 10+ trees and hundreds of shrubs and grasses—more than we remove.

Council consulted with a representative of Sellicks Woodlands and Wetlands Action Network to create a larger selection of appropriate plantings for this project.

All species are carefully selected to boost shade, habitat and creek health, and they’re matched to the basin’s wet/dry zones to help them thrive.

Some of the selected plants are detailed below however these are just a few examples of the plants that will be enhancing the space.

You can download the planting plan with the link under Documents.

Trees

• River Red Gum
• Drooping Sheoak
• Grey Box
• Peppermint Box
• Native Apricot
• Quandong
• Mallee Box

Shrubs & groundcovers

• Sticky Hop Bush
• Ruby Saltbush
• Marsh Saltbush
• Round-leafed Pigface

Grasses, sedges & rushes

• Kangaroo Grass
• Rush Sedge
• Pale Rush

Plants will be installed after civil works have been completed and will be monitored and supported to help them establish.