By Bridget Cook
CRANBOURNE North resident Debbie Medley is disgusted at the state of parks in the area and is calling on the Casey Council to pick up its game.
Ms Medley said she walks around Cranbourne North most days of the week and has found herself shocked at parks around Courtenay Avenue, one near Hoysted Avenue and another near Arnott street, which are full of rubbish and dead and broken trees.
She said the grass in the parks is also either overgrown or when they are mowed, the grass clippings are left everywhere.
She said the garden beds could also be made to look more appealing, by adding pine chips or mulch.
“As a ratepayer, I think we should have access to nice parks that we can enjoy,” she said.
“The council should plant hard-wearing plants and trees that don’t need looking after.
“People walk through, sit and play in these parks. They should be something that we can be proud of.”
Ms Medley said she has lived in the area for the past two years, but had noticed it had gotten worse recently.
Casey parks and reserves manager Trevor Griffin said that the council was currently upgrading the garden beds in these parks and was in the process of removing a number of dead trees and branches.
Mr Griffin said these parks were cut on a three-week cycle by a contractor.
“A council officer then inspects the work to ensure it has been undertaken to the council’s standards,” he said.
“With the rapid grass growth of recent months, there are sometimes clippings left after the grass has been cut.”
If residents have a concern with regards to a council park or reserve, they are encouraged to contact Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.
Picture: Stewart Chambers
