Small Creek Naturalisation Stages 1 and 2 last night received the Award of Excellence in the Land Management category, at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects 2020 National Awards. We couldn’t be prouder.
The jury citation stated:
“Small Creek Naturalisation is an exemplary example of how to return a concrete drain back to a living waterway. The naturalisation of the creek has restored and given back to the community far more than a concrete drain would have achieved.
This hardworking project demonstrates how much impact landscape architecture can have on the urban system when working towards ecological solutions. The result extends beyond the primary objective of stormwater and water quality to deliver environmental benefits including wildlife habitat, urban heat reduction and active transport links.
The jury commended the co-design process and the wholehearted community engagement, including the Design Your Creek program, and their role in ensuring local residents will continue to be the custodians of the creek for many years to come. This innovative and forward-thinking project shows how waterways should be managed.”
As always, we thank our client Ben Walker, who shepherded Stages 1 & 2 to reality during his time with Ipswich City Council, and our creative, inspiring project partners Bligh Tanner.
We acknowledge the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People as Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands through which the creek flows.
View the winners across all categories here.