Highlighting Progress: A Recap of Friends of Light St Park's Initial Achievement

Many preliminary activities have been started by the Light St Park Committee. The committee has made requests to Transport Canberra & City Services ( ACT Government) as park custodian and owner.

Appreciation For Completed Work

Light St Park Committee thank Transport Canberra & City Services (ACT Government) for:

• The repair of the two bench seats that required repair, one near to the playground and the other facing Renaissance 3. Community members are now able to watch their children and grandchildren play or relax looking towards the views of Mt Majura.

• The removal of safety fencing that was positioned around the exercise equipment area. There has been an uptake in people now using the equipment which is wonderful to see.

• Removal of large Cyprus branches and rubbish on the corner of Light Street and Evans Street.

We would also like to thank volunteers who have continued to care for the numerous trees on Light St Park, weed along pathways and activity areas, and the regular picking up of rubbish. These changes have resulted in an increase of people using the park.

Before

After

Current Requests for Action

The following requests have been made:

Tidy of the Cupressus Cyprus tree undergrowth has been requested.

• Removal of the Cotoneaster infestation near to and surrounding the playground has been requested.

• Weeding and cleanup around exercise area has been requested.

• Request to remove / eradicate Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris -  Cat-eye, Cat-head, Bindi infestations).

• Replacement of Pin Oak Trees that are decaying (near to playground).

• Removal of overgrown mound of soil left after the concrete path near the exercise equipment was updated.

Adopt a Park Grant Program Submission

In addition, Light St Park Committee are waiting the outcome of an Application submitted to the “Adopt A Park 23” Grant Program – outcome is pending. The submission is in support of weed removal and to finance work by the Touched By Olivia Foundation regarding ability playground equipment and other developments.

Telstra's Suburban Art Support

The committee would also like to thank Telstra who have kindly approved the application of a mural to the northerly facade of the Manuka Exchange connecting the park. A suitable suburban artist will be selected.