THE transformation of the Bunbury suburb of Withers will continue with the introduction of greener, more attractive places to spend time in.
The South West Development Commission has announced it has allocated more than $200,000 to the City of Bunbury towards increasing the appeal of Des Ugle and Moriarty parks.
A total of $75,480 has been set aside for reticulation at Des Ugle Park, while $132,558 will enable native planting to be carried out at Moriarty Park.
The funding is on top of the $20,000 recently provided by the commission for the second stage of the Withers waterwise kitchen garden, and $10,000 to support a community art project.
Commission chief executive officer Don Punch said the latest initiatives would build on previous efforts to breathe new life into the Bunbury suburb.
“We are pleased to continue the transformation of Withers,” he said.
“The suburb has a number of positives going for it, including its close proximity to the beach and sporting grounds, and the projects we’ve been involved have served to increase its appeal.”
Mr Punch said the commission had teamed up with the City of Bunbury and a number of community organisations to make Withers an even better place for people to live.
“The additional improvements to the parks will lead to more inviting places for children to play, for families and neighbours to spend time with each other, and for community members to come together,” he said.
“The upgrades will further the considerable work the Commission has already undertaken to upgrade the parks and develop a range of community projects and events.”
“We are delighted that the initiatives undertaken so far have not only increased the overall amenity of the suburb, but also promoted community connections.”
The South West Development Commission has been supporting the transformation of Withers through its Withers Urban Renewal Strategy, which is part of the organisation’s wider efforts to support the creation of vibrant, thriving places that people choose to call home.