The Derwent Valley council has officially opened the Queen’s Jubilee Garden next to the Lachlan River today.
The new garden, which was unveiled by Mayor Michelle Dracoulis and Local Member for Lyons Brian Mitchell, is hoped to provide an appealing park for locals and visitors to admire, and provide shade and shelter for generations of locals and visitors to come.
The native tree and formal garden was funded by the Australian Government’s Planting Trees for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Program to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years of service as Australia’s Head of State.
“We’re extremely proud to have such a creative and talented local team working for Council with all of the labor and works to create the garden completed by Council’s outdoor works team,” said Mayor Dracoulis.
“The wood used for the custom-made, crown-topped benches comes from Karanja Timbers, and the tree and plants used were selected by Council’s head gardener for their English heritage, significance to The Queen, and to fit with the Platinum Jubilee theme.”
The main feature tree in the garden is the English Elm, also known as the Majesty of the Wood, surrounded by Queen’s Lavender.
Crimson Queen Maples and Elizabeth Magnolias join Tasmanian Natives Silver Banksia, Platinum Woolly Bush and River Red Gum Trees in the garden.
