Glen Innes Severn Council has partnered with Glen Industries to deliver the Glen Innes Landfill Revegetation project in 2025-2026.
Supported by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, which provided $20,000 to the Council for the project- this will enhance biodiversity by restoring native vegetation, reconnect important wildlife corridors, improve the ecological and visual amenity of the area, and strengthen landfill slope stability.
“We are pleased to be partnering once again with Glen Industries on this important project. Their local expertise and commitment to biodiversity make them an ideal partner as we work to enhance the environment and create a greener, more sustainable space for our community.” Said Mayor Margot Davis.
The nominated section of the landfill was originally cleared in the 1960s for landfill use, and in 2021 the area was remediated by removing waste, restoring the slope to a natural contour, and capping it with soil capable of holding vegetation.
An important corridor of the site will be regenerated through this project and up to 200 native plants will be established. Canopy species such as Eucalyptus viminalis, E. caliginosa, E. melliodora, and Angophora floribunda, will be planted along with mid-storey species such as Acacia filicifolia and A. fimbriata.
All plants will come from a nursery and be grown from local seeds or cuttings, contributing to the site’s appearance, stabilising the slopes and creating a vegetated noise buffer.
Glen Industries was awarded the contract for their strong local expertise in bush regeneration and biodiversity planting, and their extensive stock of locally propagated native species. Their work in this project includes developing a site plan, preparing the area, planting, and follow-up maintenance to support plant health.
Council is pleased to collaborate with Glen Industries on this new initiative and looks forward to the positive environmental outcomes it will deliver for the community and local biodiversity.
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