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A MAJOR INVESTMENT IN
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The $4 million Marmion Avenue stormwater project in Kilburn
and Blair Athol has now been completed after two years of work,
coming in under budget and on time.
Known as the North East Catchment, the project included
installation of a culvert from Main North Road to the open
channel just west of Prospect Road to help alleviate some of the
flooding in the local area, particularly along Grand Junction Road.
Residents of PAE have experienced stormwater flooding since
the first settlers began development in the Port Adelaide area
in 1837 due to the low-lying levels of the land. Since 1996, we
have invested significantly in stormwater infrastructure to help
mitigate the impacts of flooding to the community, with funding
support from the State Government.
Although we have completed many stormwater projects over the
last twenty years, protecting hundreds of homes from flooding,
there are still a significant number of major stormwater projects
we are still to undertake over a 10-year capital works project
across the city, with a budget of approximately $10 million
per year.
TRACKING OUR TREES
Year 6 and 7 students from Ocean View College will have the
opportunity to learn about the value of their local trees thanks
to the support from PAE’s Environment Community Program.
Interesting tree facts such as tree carbon offset, tree shading and
oxygen levels produced by a tree will be collected and logged
in the field by students with the use of smart devices where
information can be interpreted and edited with guidance from a
local Ecologist. The information is then showcased using common
language on tree tags, similar to the ones we installed in the Port
Adelaide historic precinct earlier in the year.
Students and teachers alike are excited about the project, as it
presents an ideal opportunity for younger generations to learn
about the importance of trees in their local area.
To get involved in our Environment Community Program,
contact
SUCCESSFUL CLEAN-UP
We would like to thank all of the volunteers, organisations and
individuals for participating in this year’s Clean-up Australia
Day events in March. Thank you to 1st Manor Farm Scout
Group, Australian Outdoor Living, Baiada, Boeing, Cleanaway,
Conservation Volunteers Australia, Councillor Matt Osborn,
Enfield McDonald’s, Groundswell Community Group, Hillcrest
Girl Guides, Portside Christian College, Semaphore Largs Dunes
Group, South Australia Telangana Association, St Margaret
Mary’s School, Office of the Honourable Mark Butler MP, Office
of the Honourable Dana Wortley MP and Winc Office Supplies.
Materials ranging from packaging waste, tyres and others were
collected and prevented from entering waterways and littering
our beautiful environment. We applaud you for your passion to
improve our environment into a safe and a healthy space, and
we also acknowledge the contribution made by individuals and
organisations throughout the year to pick up litter.
NEWTREE PLANTING
A tree planting event will be held on Sunday 23 June from 10am
to 2pm at Pitman Park, Windsor Gardens, as part of Arbor Day,
which is recognised globally as a day set aside for tree planting to
symbolise hope for future generations.
The simple act of planting trees represents the belief that the
tree will grow and someday provide habitat for wildlife, help
control erosion, provide shelter from the wind and sun and be
an inspiration for all of our community to enjoy. More than 160
people from our local community planted more than 3,500 trees
at last year’s Arbor Day event.
The Arbor Day event is part of a long-term water course
restoration project winding along the River Torrens it will also
include a nature play area for children, fun nature discovery
activities including “Slugs and Bugs Adventure” as well as a
coffee van and free B.B.Q. Bookings are essential. You can RSVP
by visiting or contact
8405 6028, and don’t forget to bring your own gloves.
Council crews working on Stormwater upgrades