A Green Thumb At Park Run

After all the wet weather, one local decided to help out and keep the pathways safe for its users. An avid scenic stroller and weekly Park Runner, one man noticed how a section of the course had become dangerous with debris and overhanging branches due to the stormy winds.

With the Whitsunday Council busy, focusing on more immediate flood and rainy weather damage like filling pot-holes and making the roads safe, he knew it would be a while until they turned their attention to this part of the Marina. So, he brought his own gardening tools down to the walkway and pruned along the edge, making it safer for those using such a busy pathway.

“The walkway was covered with leaves, and there were branches overhanging and all sorts of other bits and pieces that get in the way of the people on bikes, walking dogs, drinking their cappuccinos, enjoying a croissant and all of that. So, I decided to take it upon myself with my gardening tools, just to prune up the side of the bushes along the path, so everyone can enjoy walking here safely.”

Thank you for thinking of your community and making a busy thoroughfare cleaner and safer for all its users.

Caption: The greenery now cut back along the busy path. Photo Credit: Victoria Velton.

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