Alice Springs Town Council and Conservation Voluneers Australia, who facilitate a youth development and environment training program for Green Corps, teamed together for the project.

“When I saw the park I was so excited for the residents in the area. There are paths, contoured areas, natural shrubs, bench seats for people to sit on and enjoy the new space and tranquillity – it is simply stunning,” said Mayor Fran Kilgariff.

In addition to contributing to their local community, the young people who worked on the project were able to develop work skills, accreditation and confidence in their own abilities

“The end product truly is a testament to the young people who volunteered for the project, as they obviously committed themselves to the task. By volunteering, they have shown immense initiative toward improving their professional skill-set. Their enthusiasm is something the community should embrace and recognise,” said Mayor Kilgariff.

The original site was chosen by and cleared by Council, and the team of volunteer youths completed the initial design of the park. Their designs were then approved by Council’s Technical Services Team. Over a period of around eight weeks, the volunteers then completed the entire project.

“The Alice Springs Town Council is proud to recognise the effort of these young members in our community. It is through enabling our young people, and providing them with opportunities for growth, that we can all work toward a stronger and healthier community,” said Mayor Kilgariff.

The park will be officially opened on Saturday 30 June at 11am, and the community and residents in the area are invited to attend.

For further information contact:

Mayor Fran Kilgariff (08) 8950 0525 or 0419 376 060

ASTC Chief Executive Officer Rex Mooney (08) 8950 0525 or 0427 161 956

ASTC Media Officer Fionn Muster (08) 8950 0546 or 0417 884 449