Gosford Crown Reserve secures

funding for maintenance

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP today announced $3,692 to target noxious weeds to maintain Crown land reserves at Mangrove Creek Recreation Reserve.

17 July 2024

 

THE NSW Government grant is being provided by Crown Lands in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure from the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF).

 

$3,692 has been allocated to target noxious weeds at Mangrove Creek Recreation Reserve to support native plants and animals and keep them healthy and functional for community recreation.

 

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch said “Weeds will be removed and bush regeneration undertaken to protect the bush reserve and creek and prevent weeds spreading to neighbouring lands and local farms.

 

“Weeds to be targeted include Moth Vine, Crofton Weed, Cobblers Pegs, Asparagus, Fern, Camphor Laurel, Blackberry, Green Cestrum, Lantana and more.”

 

Minister for Lands and Property, Steve Kamper said “There are thousands of reserves across the state managed by Crown Lands, community boards and local councils.

 

“This Gosford grant is part of $14.578 million being offered By the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund statewide to support 144 projects.

 

“These projects will benefit many thousands of people and the cultural, sporting and recreational life of hundreds of local communities.”

 

Crown reserves support community health and well-being by providing public land for recreation such as parks, ovals and walking tracks.

 

They provide land for community organisations and facilities such as public halls, showgrounds, campgrounds and racecourses, and also protect sensitive areas of environment and cultural heritage.