Turf is the latest venture arising from the Partnership Cairns initiative. The program allows local businesses to sponsor projects that enhance the appearance of the city and its surrounds.
Terry and Robyn Anderlini from Tropical Lawns have made a generous donation of nearly $12,000 worth of turf to assist Cairns City Council in Far North Queensland to beautify public facilities.
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret Gill, said the turf supplied by Tropical Lawns had been specially selected to suit the environmental conditions of the areas to be resurfaced.
“The Sea Isle turf that will be used around the lagoon and in Trinity Beach is especially resilient to the high salt environment that occurs close to the sea,” she said. “The turf used at Muddy’s Playground is more suitable for shaded areas in normal conditions, and the Gateways turf was chosen for its robust and hardy characteristics.
“The Sea Isle Turf around the Esplanade Lagoon has been particulaly well received, in light of some of the problems associated with the buffalo or couch mix that was previously used in that area. The turf was struggling due to the large amount of saltwater running off people as they exited the lagoon and the heavy traffic load encountered around the lagoon.”
Councillor Gill has been a strong supporter of the Partnership Cairns program and the benefits it brings to the Cairns community.
“This is an excellent example of Council and the business community forming strong partnerships and using their combined knowledge and experience to solve problems and enhance the environment in which we live,” she said “Working together, Council and Tropical Lawns have found a turf that will stand up well to the conditions around the lagoon, illustrating the true value of the Partnership Cairns program. Council is very appreciative of donations under the Partnership Cairns program, as it means that ratepayers dollar are freed up to be used in other areas.”
