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Future stages will include establishment of a public reserve and continued pest control by 2030, and links to the Barwon River Trail to Geelong by 2040.<\/p>\n
COGG adopted a 20-year masterplan in 2021 to create a key tourism, environmental, cultural and recreation site for the region.<\/p>\n
Mayor Trent Sullivan welcomed the completion of stage one.<\/p>\n
\u201cCouncil is proud to have established a significant environmental area, which increases the region\u2019s biodiversity as well as being a major drawcard for locals and visitors,\u201d Mayor Sullivan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo have the drainage infrastructure, pest plant and animal control completed will ensure the ongoing protection of threatened wildlife and native plants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Environment and circular economy chair Peter Murrihy said he looked forward to the reserve being further enhanced by future stages.<\/p>\n
\u201cSparrovale Wetland Reserve Ngubitj yoorree is a special place in nature, with almost 100 different bird species having been observed on site including the iconic brolga,\u201d Cr Murrihy said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe encourage our community members to include Sparrovale in their weekend plans. There are spots to picnic, bird watch or take a mindful stroll through nature.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE City of Greater Geelong mark completion of the first stage of its Sparrovale Wetland Reserve at a free community event this weekend. The city will host an opening on Saturday (September 23) at the Charlemont reserve to recognise the milestone. Wadawurrung Traditional Owners will conduct a Welcome to country and smoking ceremony, which will […]<\/p>\n