TMHI Sustainable Landscapes

The Marina Hindmarsh Island in conjunction with QED Pty Ltd has demonstrated their commitment to a more sustainable future through the undertaking of ‘TMHI Sustainable Landscapes’.  The project involved the creation of two sustainable garden areas in which resource-demanding traditional lawn areas have been replaced by water-wise, endemic native plant species. The areas have been designed to embrace the principles of sustainability, using locally sourced native species to provide habitat for local fauna and insects. The plants have the capability of surviving on local rainfall without relying on excessive watering, chemicals or intensive ongoing maintenance. By reducing the areas of traditional lawn, fossil fuel emissions and costs resulting from lawnmowers may also be significantly reduced.  Over 40 volunteers gathered on Sunday 20th May and got their hands dirty, assisting with planting.

The Marina Hindmarsh Island and QED look forward to watching these areas grow over the next few months and hope to use these test zones as models for future sites.