Residents along Waterworks Road may notice helicopter activity on Wednesday as we remove large crack willow trunks from a steep section of the Sandy Bay Rivulet.
The helicopter is expected to operate between 9am and 2pm, weather permitting, and may continue until 4pm if required. It may fly as low as 30 metres above ground while lifting dead willow logs from the rivulet.
To ensure public safety, the walking track between Romilly Street and the Lower Reservoir wall in Waterworks Reserve will be closed during the operation. Using the helicopter was the safest and most practical way to complete this stage of the project.
Two further helicopter operations may be required to complete the removal works.
The willow removal program is part of a $1.1 million, three-year project jointly funded by the City of Hobart and the Australian Government through the Disaster Ready Fund.
Quotes to be attributed to City of Hobart CEO Michael Stretton:
"Using a helicopter allows us to remove these invasive willow trees from a very difficult-to-access section of the rivulet without risking damage to nearby TasWater infrastructure.
"This important work will help restore the health of Sandy Bay Rivulet and reduce the impacts of invasive species in the catchment."
