Second chance for ibis at Mur'bah's Knox Park pond
TWEED Shire Council has taken action in response to Caldera Environment Centre's concerns about the health of the pond in Knox Park, Murwillumbah.
It was previously reported that co-ordinator Sam Dawson had countered the council's plans to get rid of "Ibis Island" by arguing its stench was caused by a lack of maintenance and not by the birds.
From last Tuesday to Thursday, weed harvesting machines were at Knox Park pond with specialised subcontractors.
"It is good to see council taking some action on the pond and removing the stagnant weeds," Mr Dawson said.
"Hopefully this will mean council has become receptive to community input and the park pond will be better maintained in the future."
The council's acting director of natural resources, Stewart Brawley, said the pond had not been cleared of weeds for a number of years because of weather conditions and a shortage of specialised sub-contractors.
"Council had to wait for water levels in the pond to rise to a sufficient level for the harvesters," he said.
The pond will be removed from the overall park master plan and a separate management plan developed. The plan promises to study issues of flora, fauna, water, water quality, safety as well as amenities.
