Bart Milojevic and Lesley Holt plant a special bush in memory of Jackie Milojevic. Right: Elva Hamill and Maryanne O’Connor. Left: CFA captain John Glazzard.TYNONG has been a hive of activity in recent months.
Residents gathered together to plant new trees along Railway Avenue in an attempt to improve the street’s appearance.
The trees that were planted were Prunus Nigrus and Ficifolia gums, in keeping with the existing trees planted in the 1950s.
Funding for the project came from Cardinia Shire Council’s tree grants program.
Tynong Progress Association (TPA) secretary Lesley Holt spearheaded the initiative and TPA members were pleased with the turnout on the day, with almost 30 people on hand to plant the trees.
TPA president Pauline Preston said the response was so good that a garden group would be formed for residents who would like to keep Tynong tidy and weedfree.
“The garden group will aim to plant trees and bushes for the enjoyment of present and future residents, just as past residents planted the lovely trees that are in Tynong now,” Mrs Preston said.
“Residents from other Tynong roads should not feel neglected as further tree plantings are being planned for the town over the next few months.”
Mrs Preston said a special moment was shared when Bart Milojevic planted a King’s Park Special bottlebrush tree in honour of his wife Jackie, who died in May.
“Jackie was the vice president of the Tynong Progress Association and a strong community supporter,” Mrs Preston said.
Of concern to gardeners is the proliferation of Cape Broom along the railway line, she said.
“Cardinia Shire Council will be asked to provide information on its eradication.”
