Cats in the Night was an awareness and art competition project focused on helping children identify the benefits of keeping cats at home and the impact on native wildlife. The first of the program sessions took place at Newport Lakes Primary School on the 15th of July 2021. Four very successful sessions were run on the day with a group of 80 students…
Two damaged mosaics have recently been replaced by two magnificent new mosaics. These were designed and installed by artist Julee Latimer and paid for by Friends of Newport Lakes.
A new seat was installed in the north-east corner of the park, with a beautiful outlook down to the lakes. This seat was generously sponsored by Shawqi Ein of Peter Jordan Real Estate and FoNL paid for its installation.
A bridge was built across the swale in the amphitheatre to allow crossing when the area is muddy. This was another long-time plan of the FoNL committee to improve the amenity of the park.
FoNL received a grant from Hobson’s Bay Community Fund to purchase a special camera to try to document what small nocturnal animals live in the park. This project started and we hoped for exciting results but, alas, the camera was stolen. Committee decided to replace the camera and the project is continuing. So far, photos and…
A beautiful new sign was installed near the stepping stones. This sign was funded by the Friends of Newport Lakes and gives information about the feeding habits of birds so that visitors will understand that feeding artificial food to the birds is not good for them. The sign was designed by Justin Goodall in consultation…
Five specimen trees in the amphitheatre were given bluestone tree labels. It has been a plan of FoNL committee for some years to label interesting trees and it was pleasing to see it happen at last. The work was partially funded by FoNL and was implemented by HBCC staff.
This path provides good access for people with disabilities and for parents with young children. It was designed by HBCC and partly funded by FoNL using Gate Contract money.
This drinking fountain, paid for by FoNL, is an asset for thirsty dogs and people.
Diane Wise made a bequest to FoNL. This was used to install four seats with plaques recognizing her bequest.
