Clyde Cameron Reserve Group

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2023 CCR Summary

In 2023, the weather at Clyde Cameron Reserve has exhibited better stability, free from the destructive storms and floods that plagued the park in previous years. This favourable weather has contributed to the park’s improved condition, creating better growing conditions for trees and plants. A recent enhancement to our facilities

Well opening at Clyde Cameron Reserve

We had an interesting historical event which took place on Thursday the 18th of May at the Clyde Cameron Reserve. It was the official unveiling of the restoration of the Heckendorf family’s water well which dates back to the 1880’s. This water well was vital to the family dairy farm

Before & after

Clyde Cameron Reserve always looks much better after weeding and mulching by the Catholic College students and the Landcare volunteers. Great Results

Student help in the reserve

With the better weather we’ve been able to have Catholic College student groups helping again to maintain the reserve. With jobs, like spreading mulch, weeding, watering plants, clearing branches the students have been a great help in keeping the park looking tidy and helping preserve plant and tree growth. Student

Some dry weather for Jan & Feb 2023

With the relatively good weather for Jan and Feb the CCR landcare group has been able to successfully complete maintenance work in the reserve. There has been plenty of weeding, whipper snipping, spraying, tree restaking and general clean ups.

Repair in Nov 2022

After the November flood there was a lot of work to be done. Here are some photos of the CCR landcare group restaking the trees that survived the flooding. And a photo of one poor tree that didn’t survive the flooding – there were many more like this! The council

A wet 2022 for CCR

Rain, rain, rain… We had a very wet 2022. Clyde Cameron Reserve was flooded several times and a lot of damage was done to our older trees and newly planted trees. The older trees often just fell over as the roots couldn’t hold firm in the wet earth. The small

Feb 1 2022 Storm

After a heavy downpour yet again there is more damage to Clyde Cameron Reserve. This time it’s mainly the trees that have suffered the damage. Many trees have been blown down with the force of the wind and rain.

More Stormy Weather

We’ve already had 2 bad storms in January and last night Sat 29th Jan we had another one causing more damage in Clyde Cameron and surrounding reserves. We’ve had 275mm of rain this month, 35mm last Friday and 83.5mm last night at CCR. Last Monday the CCR landcare group worked

Paving at the Well

On Friday Jan 28th the well surrounds were paved. A very hot and muggy day so well done to the workers! A great achievement with expert guidance from Maurizio who is the experienced paver.