Bayside Council has secured $120,000 from the NSW Government's Metropolitan Greenspace Program to restore and enhance some of the area's most valued natural spaces, including Scarborough Park, Sir Joseph Banks Park and Bardwell Valley.
The funding will support a range of on-ground restoration works aimed at protecting and strengthening local bushland. This includes targeted weed removal, native planting and habitat restoration across the three sites, helping to improve the health and resilience of these important natural areas.
The grant builds on Council's existing bush regeneration and planting programs, allowing works to be expanded and accelerated to deliver greater environmental benefits for the community.
Council's ongoing bush regeneration program focuses on improving bushland condition, boosting biodiversity, restoring habitat for native flora and fauna, and enhancing the overall amenity of parks and reserves for residents and visitors to enjoy.
These improvements will help ensure Bayside's natural areas remain vibrant, healthy and accessible for future generations.
Restoration works are expected to be completed by November 2026, with positive environmental outcomes continuing well beyond the project's completion.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said restoring and protecting local bushland delivers important environmental and community benefits. "This funding will help protect and enhance some of Bayside's most important natural areas, strengthening habitat and supporting healthier, more resilient bushland."
"With Council's partnership, we're investing in better quality green spaces and safeguarding the local environment for the future."
