New $12.5 million wetland with butterfly garden planned for city
The south-eastern parklands are set to get a $12.5 million upgrade — with a new butterfly garden, picnic areas and viewing decks all part of a plan to stop thousands of properties from flooding.
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A wetland with a butterfly garden, picnic areas and viewing decks are all part of a $12.5 million upgrade of Adelaide’s south-eastern parklands.
The wetland — at the southern end of Victoria Park — is one of the largest developments in the $140 million Brownhill Keswick Creek Project to safeguard more than 7000 properties from flooding.
The new artist impressions also include picnic areas, a shared path, a stepping stone creek and the realignment of some of the existing creek line.
Project director Peta Mantzarapis said the wetland development would contribute to community safety.
“Crucially, these works will lift the standard of flood protection in the south parklands and are key in mitigating flood risk across the catchment, serving to safeguard properties and community spaces against major flooding events,” Ms Mantzarapis said.
The entire Brownhill Keswick Creek project aims to protect properties in Adelaide, Burnside, Mitcham, Unley and West Torrens council areas against a one-in-100-year flood.
The new wetland would help mitigate flooding along the Park Lands Creek and reduce water flow into the Unley area.
Stephanie Johnston, a member of Adelaide Park Lands Authority and Adelaide Park Lands Preservation Association, welcomed the upgrade.
“The idea of creating the wetlands and clearing up the old woody weeds has been on the agenda for a very long time,” Ms Johnston said.
“I think everyone is looking forward to it.”
Public consultation ends on Friday, July 5, with construction expected to begin next year.
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