Young people involved in the Westgate Park Green Army project have commenced on-ground works
in Port Melbourne.
“The revegetation of Westgate Park will benefit this unique area, which runs along the banks of the
Yarra River and under the iconic Westgate Bridge,” Senator Scott Ryan said.
As part of the project, participants will extend the revegetated area of Westgate Park by planting
native plants common to the area prior to European settlement to improve the biodiversity along
the Yarra River and close to Port Phillip Bay.
Activities will include revegetation, weed and pest survey and management, seed collection and
propagation, debris removal, site preparation and community participation and engagement.
The project will be delivered in conjunction with the Friends of Westgate Park volunteers and
community participants.
“During the next six months we will see first-hand the benefits and improvements made to our local
environment through activities undertaken by the Green Army,” Shannon Eeles, Liberal candidate
for Albert Park, said.
“These participants will not only be generating real environment and conservation benefits for our
community, but they will be gaining valuable practical training and experience to help them prepare
for the workforce or further their training and improve their career opportunities,” Ms Eeles said.
The Green Army is a key Government commitment with $525 million budgeted over four years.
The programme will encourage practical, grassroots action to support local environment and
heritage conservation projects across Australia, providing training to 15,000 Australians aged 17 to
24 years.
More information is available at www.environment.gov.au/green-army.