Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve revegetation and trail improvements

Live, work or play at Hope Valley?

We are excited to announce that we will soon commence revegetation – and launch improvements to the trail network - in the southeast area of Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve.

Thank you to all those that provided feedback on the draft concept design during the public consultation period, which ended on 31 October 2024.

These improvements are in line with a government announcement to revegetate an area which was impacted by Giant Pine Scale, requiring the removal of infected pine trees. Giant Pine Scale is an insect that sucks the sap of pine trees and causes dieback.

Some of the ways we’re looking to make Hope Valley better for our community include:

• rehabilitating the area decimated by Giant Pine Scale including removing mulch piles
• revegetating this zone with local Indigenous plant species
• constructing a walking trail that links Hope Valley’s dam wall with Awoonga Road
• enhancing the visitor experience by increasing accessibility and establishing new seating locations.

If you have any queries, or would like to know more, please contact reservoirs@sawater.com.au.