A new cultural garden has sprouted at the Jarramlee-West MacGregor Grasslands Nature Reserve, with restoration works now complete.
Marking the milestone, Minister for Planning and Land Management, Mick Gentleman said the garden showcased the rich cultural significance of the area.
Mr Gentleman said the project was informed by years of planning to protect existing grassland while rehabilitating ground issues at the site.
“We have employed native grassland methods to restore the degraded land, revegetating the area with 25,000 plants and 130kg of native grass seed,” Mr Gentleman said.
“Jarramlee Nature Reserve protects part of the second-largest recorded population of the vulnerable Golden Sun Moth in the ACT,” he said.
“The newly restored site will help increase the habitat for the Golden Sun Moth, which relies on temperate grassy ecosystems for survival.”
Mr Gentleman said the remediation works also include the establishment of a Ngunnawal interpretation space and native ‘entry garden’ for community to visit and enjoy.
“We’re proud to showcase the deep ecological and cultural importance of Jarramlee Nature Reserve,” he said.
“Ngunnawal People maintain meaningful connections with this land, including Ginninderra Creek, native grasslands and ceremonial sites within the area.”
Mr Gentleman said the project commenced in 2022 to address issues partly caused by buried infrastructure from the West Belconnen Sewerage treatment facility.
