The promised rejuvenation of a "neglected" wetland just north of Griffith is set to begin with the tidying up of a weed and ant hill-riddled walkway.
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Earlier this year, Griffith City Council officially adopted a plan of management for Campbell's Wetland, detailing aims to turn it into an attractive tourist and birdwatching destination.
The plans included revamping the wetlands' decaying boardwalk, creating more walking tracks and constructing brand new bird hides.
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The community conservation grant will be used to fund weed spraying and slashing, direct seeding and tree planting along the walkway.
Council did not specify when works would begin.
Phil Harding, council's director of sustainable development, says improving the walkway is the first step in making visiting the wetland a more positive experience.
He said council is "very thankful" to the FNPW for its support in helping council "preserve and regenerate" the natural environment around Griffith.
CEO of the FNPW, Ian Darbyshire said the purpose of the grant is to "assist in the protection of our native species, habitats, landscapes and cultural heritage".
He said the walkway upgrade is an example of the "proactive work" being done by communities across the country.
Over 53 types of waterbird have been recorded at Campbell's Wetland, and the region's birdwatchers have welcomed the plans to enhance the area.
Speaking to The Area News in March, the Murrumbidgee Field Naturalist's Virginia Tarr described the revitalisation as "much-needed".
She said birdwatchers were particularly keen for improvements to the wetlands' "unstable" and decaying boardwalk.
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