Project Platypus new site launch

Project Platypus Landcare network will celebrate its move to a new headquarters in Stawell with a 3pm launch on Friday.

The network, which oversees volunteer Landcare groups across the Wimmera’s upper catchment, is now based at 9 Ormston Road.

Project Platypus program and team manager Allistair Stephens said he looked forward to the gathering.

“We are thrilled to invite all the people that we have worked in partnership with over the years to improve the environmental health of the upper Wimmera catchment while maintaining and improving productivity,” he said.

“Our new premises came to us through the generosity of Apex. They transferred ownership to us which allowed us to make it fit for purpose. It is a great space with heaps of room for our vehicles and a good meeting space for our Landcare members.”

Mr Stephens said the launch was an opportunity to introduce the network’s new base and thank everyone who helped with projects and to acknowledge John Pye, who had ‘done a great job’ working on the building.

Speakers include board members and past managers, with invitees from the 11 Landcare groups of the region and partner agencies.