Published on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 4:35:20 PM
On Thursday, 10th October, the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre hosted a Community Planting Morning and Opening at the historic Bridgetown Railway Station. The event marked the completion of the restoration and landscaping of the building, with the final plants going into the gardens surrounding the newly revitalised centre.
The celebration saw the collaborative efforts of 46 enthusiastic Year Three and Year Six students and staff from St Brigid’s Primary School, who joined Shire Officers and Councillors, the Bridgetown Community Landcare Officer and Helping Hand volunteers and Talison Lithium Staff to plant native, waterwise species. These plants, carefully chosen for their suitability and significance to the area, aim to educate visitors and locals about the rich biodiversity of Bridgetown-Greenbushes and its surroundings.
Thank you to our funding bodies the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, the State Government, Talison Lithium and Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes for the building’s extensive restoration and fit out out for the Station to house the Visitors Centre and associated galleries.
Special thanks to everyone involved in the planting and community opening, it was wonderful to see locals of all ages working in partnership. The Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre, now complemented by its native landscape, stands as a testament to the community’s commitment to preserving local heritage and promoting the natural beauty of the area.
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