Greening of Phoenix Park Wetlands
Background
The Phoenix Park Wetlands is an area that is currently under-utilised by the public and has been highlighted by Council as a potential area to increase usable public space. As one of the two largest individual sites within the built area of Port Pirie likely to contribute to dust movement, it was identified as a priority for the Port Pirie Greening Program.
Almost 25,000 plants will be planted throughout the wetlands in October/November 2025 (subject to favourable weather conditions). This includes plants propagated in a variety of species (including a mix of trees, shrubs, sedge, groundcover, mat and grass).
Irrigation line installed at Phoenix Park Wetlands. There will be over 11 kilometres of irrigation line supporting almost 25,000 plants that will be planted in the Wetlands over the coming months.
Upgrades to the Phoenix Park Wetlands
The redevelopment of the Wetlands will include:
A new two-way entrance with adjacent footpath, including:
- New pockets of landscaping and mulch to verges for dust suppression
- New native tree plantings
- New internal footpaths within the wetland area
- 480m of unsealed walking trails
- Upgraded shared path
New lawn with shade trees and car parks:
- New pockets of landscaping and mulch to verges for dust suppression
- New car park adjacent to lawn with new trees
- New lawn with shade trees
Levee with ground covers and coir logs:
- New ground cover to verges for dust suppression
- New native shrubs plantings
- Looped gravel maintenance road
- Coir logs to protect levee from heavy water flows and sediment movement.
Resources
Greening Port Pirie Program - Landscaping Design
Phoenix Park Wetlands Landscaping Concept Design: The proposed two-way entrance with adjacent footpath