HDC has commenced the final stage of the Horsham Park Pond project. The works start with the removal of a number of trees that are close to the large willow tree, to give it more prominence and open up the view to the pond. There will also be some work on other trees on the western end of the pond.
This month they will reformat and change the level of the internal pond path, removing the steep slope to the pond and replacing it with a gentle graded path to a level pond viewing area. This work will take about 5 weeks and will involve closing off the footpath which runs east west alongside the pond. It should be complete by early to mid-March. HDC will install new signage at the pond to identify the pond life.
The western entrance to the pond will be moved to the west of the willow to give more space for its roots.
The Friends are working with HDC to plant up the eastern bed. Here are photos taken on 1st Feb.
