THE Wiradjuri Walking Track will be given new life this weekend as volunteers prepare to undertake a revegetation project.
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Volunteers from both Wagga Urban Landcare and the Wagga Rail Trail group will join forces to beautify and revamp existing habitat along a prominent section of the track.
Wagga Urban Landcare president Ed Maher said the project would focus on native flora.
"Our objective is to plant a selection of more than 1000 locally indigenous grasses, shrubs and groundcovers along a section of the recently raised levy bank which also forms a very well utilised section of the Wiradjuri Track," he said.
"This work will improve the aesthetics of the site following the levy works, assist with long-term weed control and provide improved habitat and food sources for native animals."
The project, support by funding from Stroud Homes Wagga, Fifteen Trees and in-kind assistance by Wagga City Council, was a joint effort to make tangible improvements to the city, according to Wagga Rail Trail coordinator Lisa Glastonbury.
"We came up with the concept of completing this initiative and put it to the Wagga Urban Landcare group given their previous experience in delivering revegetation projects," she said.
"Our supporters have invested lots of energy over the last few years focusing on community engagement and promotional activities and we are thrilled to be turning our attention to a tangible project which will benefit our city and the community."
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The 42 kilometre Wiradjuri Track has benefited from upgrades completed following the levy upgrade project and provides a popular and safe option for walkers and cyclists to access the CBD from a number of the city's suburbs.
"There will be plenty of further opportunities for us to complete projects like this along other sections of the track," Mr Maher said.
"The outcomes will be a win-win in that it will make Wagga an even more beautiful regional city to live in and visit while also giving something back to native biodiversity."