Transformed from an ex-industrial site, the Coal Loader is now a place where you can be inspired by best practice sustainable technology, community gardens, native bush nursery, regenerated parklands and much more.
The Coal Loader showcases innovation and best practice, enables hands-on learning about sustainability in every-day life and serves as a community meeting point and hub for Council's extensive range of environmental and sustainability programs.
Caretakers Cottage environmental education centre:
See how we retrofitted an historic building to demonstrate a range of sustainability concepts including stormwater harvesting; energy and water-saving technology; best-practice architectural refurbishment; use of solar power; low environmental impact materials and recycled materials throughout.
Relax in the lounge area and read up on how you can live more sustainably.
Council staff are also on hand to show you around this exciting building.
Community garden:
The Coal Loader Community Garden has been growing organic vegies for its members since 2007.
Wander around this inspiring garden or join the community garden group.
Community nursery:
The community nursery is a vital component in Council's Bushcare program which protects and rehabilitates our local bushland reserves.
Community volunteers are working with Council to propagate local native plants with seedlings being grown for bushland rehabilitation, green corridors and home habitat gardens.
Aboriginal bush foods garden:
We've just planted a 'bush foods' garden featuring a variety of edible and otherwise useful native plants from the local area. While still young, signs are on hand to guide you.
For more information, check out our website
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