BURNT TREE REMOVAL IN HARROGATE CEMETERY TO BEGIN 3 MAY

Unfortunately, a number of pines and some gums have not survived after the Cudlee Creek bushfire burnt through the Harrogate cemetery. The burnt trees have been left untouched for a year to see what would come back before decisions were finalised on what to do with the area.

Commencing on Monday 3 May work will be undertaken to remove most of the burnt pines that have failed to show signs of regrowth.

Throughout May, additional work will be undertaken to remove woody weeds and debris from the drainage channel on the cemetery boundary and revegetate the front of the cemetery with native plants. New fencing and improvements to the entrance road and gates will complement the revegetation works.

In addition to these works the construction of a new shared use trail utilising the unmade road between the cemetery and town will be starting next week. This will formalise a popular walking path used by local residents.