Marrickville Council is currently building a large swale on Thornley Street, Marrickville South. It is located at the bottom of the series of parks that descend the hill at The Warren. It’s a big swale & I think it is going to be very beautiful. There has done some fabulous landscaping done around here over the last few years. It’s also going to be great for local wildlife & I bet the frogs move in within days.
Building the swale in Thornley Street
A different type of swale, which is amazingly simple as well as very good-looking is happening in Portland USA. I continue to be very impressed with this city’s approach to public trees & other green infrastructure. The picture below has come directly from http://friendsoftrees.org/blog/2010/03/04/next-generation-street-trees-live-in-swales/
brilliant swales in Portland USA
The Cumberland Courier reported on a massive swale built in Cheltenham by Hornsby Council. It’s well worth a look. http://cumberland-courier.whereilive.com.au/news/story/stormwater-treatment-system-takes-root/
Moving away from swales to planter boxes with a difference, I found something truly fabulous happening in Hatertseweg, Netherlands. The council had built a huge underground planter box that was going to ensure no tree messed with the foundations of a building ever again. Great stuff. http://jim-labbe.travellerspoint.com/21/
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October 16, 2012 at 1:06 pm
brenda
I can’t help but smile when I read of the good work that Marrickville Council is doing for the environment in the LGA and the flow on benefits this has for all who live in the LGA and increasing choose to come into the LGA to frequent it’s parks, etc.
These actions speak so much louder than any words can from councillors.
This work is beautiful and the workers show pride in the care and design. Well done. I send you applause and cheer you on.