Kwenda Marlark Wetland Boardwalk, Kewdale, Western Australia, Australia
S 31° 58.201 E 115° 58.407
50J E 403003 N 6462427
A boardwalk with interpretive signage through a constructed wetland beside the Perth Airport.
Waymark Code: WMGT4D
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 04/07/2013
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In 2004, Perth Airport initiated a project to transform an abandoned sand quarry into a fully functioning wetland contributing to local and regional biodiversity values while also serving hydrological and ecological functions for the area.
The project involved:
| Removal/transplantation of exisiting vegetation
Relocation of topsoil and site preparation (weed control)
Installation of fencing within the wetland to prevent unauthorised vehicle access
Revegetation with stock grown from locally-provenanced seed |
Over 128 species of aquatic macroinvertebrates have been recorded from wetlands on the airport estate. Rehabilitation of this wetland is helping to contribute to this high level of biodiversity.