Drought-tolerant plants evoking the grasslands that once covered Melbourne will grow from the roofs of some of the city's tram stops in an attempt to reintroduce greenery to the bustling CBD.
abc.net.au/news/melbourne-tram-stop-roof-gardens-trial-funded/101757528Some of Melbourne's tram shelters will soon house rooftop gardens evoking the grasslands that once thrived in the area as part of a plan to re-introduce greenery to the bustling city centre.About 250 square metres of garden will be installed on Melbourne tram stop roofs by mid-2023
The pilot tram stop roof garden project will include large central hubs, including the tram stop on the corner of Collins and William streets and another where Bourke Street meets William Street. The other projects include creating a community garden at a historic North Melbourne fire station site and the installation of a large green wall on a Little Collins Street building.The City of Yarra has faced backlash from residents after deciding to wind back its number of public meetings.
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