News
26 October, 2024
New equipment for Lowood volunteers
Nothing like a little rain to charge the batteries and fuel up the mower as the grass gets greener along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Volunteers maintaining the vegetation along the rail trail at Lowood have welcomed the recent addition of equipment to aid their efforts.
Kevin Lewis, the President of West Moreton Landcare, expressed appreciation for the community grant from Somerset Regional Council, which made the equipment purchase possible and timely.
He praised the volunteers for their current project, which involves revegetating the section of the rail corridor between Short and Main streets with Australian native plants, all under the watchful eye of the community.
Mr. Lewis described this initiative as "a true partnership," highlighting the collaboration between the Council, which provided soil; Tim Boughen, who leveled and shaped the ground; and the volunteers who handled the planting and mulching.
He noted that any assistance that makes the volunteers' workload easier is highly valued.
Additionally, local volunteer Lance Burton was seen hard at work last week, spreading mulch in the gardens adjacent to the Glenwood Aged Care property while ensuring the path remained clear for trail users.
