Grass reseeding restoration project completed for Jindabyne’s Banjo Paterson Park

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Grass reseeding restoration project completed for Jindabyne’s Banjo Paterson Park

February 2, 2024

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has advised that the important early stage of the restoration project is now complete for Jindabyne’s Banjo Paterson Park, following the completion of a specialised grass reseeding process undertaken Council in late January.

Late January saw Council contractors spray a blended mix of seed, fertiliser, mulch, and tackifier over large sections of the park. Known as hydroseeding, this process aids in the germination of new grasses by helping retain moisture in the seedbed and protecting seedlings in their vulnerable early stages of growth.

An area of damaged or destroyed turf 7200m2 in size has been successfully hydroseeded. This large area of the park will soon be back to looking its best, thanks to efforts of Council’s contractors and staff.

The reseeded site is expected to take four to six weeks to become established, with Council’s civic maintenance team keeping the seedlings irrigated as they grow. Once the new grass reaches the right height and density, Council will perform a first mow and determine if the area is ready to be reopened.

Residents and visitors are asked to please keep out of closed-off sections of newly planted grass. Any damage will extend the period that these sections are closed.

Large sections of the Lake Jindabyne foreshore, including much of Banjo Paterson Park, were submerged under unusually high lake waters between 2021 and 2023. There is widespread damage along the foreshore due to these areas sitting underwater for almost two years.

Many grassy areas were destroyed or severely damaged during this time, along with other plant-life, landscaping and public infrastructure right along the foreshore.

Image. An image depicting the completed hydroseeding of one section of Jindabyne's Banjo Paterson Park, with Lake Jindabyne and the mountains in the background.Credit: Snowy Monaro Regional Council

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