bringing back nature

My role was to oversee the redevelopment of Dunstone Grove – Linde Reserve from concept to detailed design and final delivery. I am really pleased how the design objectives have translated into reality. It is a real oasis – away from the adjoining roads and traffic – a really pleasant place to be that enhances the community’s enjoyment of the environment.    We naturalised, as much as possible, Second Creek and created artificial rock pools to allow for the natural habitat and fauna to re-establish and the community to interact with it.  Already there has been an increased number of ducks; three families of ducks have been raised since the pools were established – even during construction works!  Further we have been advised that frogs have returned to the creek. They have been heard at night and bubbles are frequently seen here.

I could talk for hours on the reserve’s many inclusions such as stormwater harvesting for reuse to irrigate this reserve & beyond, artworks, environmental sustainable design initiatives + more.  I’ve already booked my son’s first birthday party here, that’s how proud I am of the finished product.

Sam Dilena   NPSP Asset & Special Projects Manager