Elwood Foreshore lighting replacement and revegetation
Location
Cost
Milestones
- Construction fencing erected19 Jun 2023
- Construction begins1 Jul 2023
- Construction complete31 Oct 2023
- Revegetation of the foreshore31 May 2024We're revegetating this area by planting native species on the foreshore. To ensure the vegetation has a healthy chance to thrive, planting is expected to begin in Autumn 2024.
Why are we doing this?
Lighting
The existing green colour goose neck lights between Elwood canal and public toilet are at the end of their useful life. We have now completed the streetlight replacement works at foreshore. New energy efficient LEDs lights are now illuminating the footpath and cycle path providing a safe environment for all users at Elwood Foreshore.
Revegetation
We are now entering phase two of the project - revegetating the site with native species. Planting is due to begin in Autumn 2024 which will provide plants with the optimum environment to thrive.
While we are planting, this site will be cordoned off. Please do not interfere with these areas to ensure that the vegetation have a healthy chance to thrive during this delicate period.
The impact
The area will be cordoned off during planting in Autumn 2024.
Objectives
The new lighting on the foreshore will provide:
- a well-lit footpath and cycle path
- a beautiful foreshore with thriving native plant life
- promote safe environment at foreshore
- more energy efficient LED lighting that uses less electricity.