Boasting the extensive corner of Ploughman’s Lane and Cargo Road, Ploughman’s Wetlands has become a popular destination for locals to enjoy daily exercise routines and to take a break to enjoy the surroundings.

The nature preserve is one of four storm-water wetlands in the Ploughman’s Creek Catchment and has some exciting upgrades coming for the area in the near future including a fully accessible board walk pathway around the Wetlands dam and upgraded signage.

Ploughman’s Wetlands Care Group member Neil Jones explained, “The current plans are to complete the boardwalk, which council has allocated funding in this year’s budget to make it a fully (wheelchair) accessible pathway in a circular loop right around the main wetlands dam,” said Neil.

“There is also a plan to increase the plantings of vegetation around the edges of both the dam and wetland areas, trees and shrubs from this will be done by the Ploughman’s Wetlands Care Group in association with Orange City Council.”

Neil mentioned his favourite aspect of the Wetlands was the elevated viewing area. “The seat that you look out from on the elevated area is in memory of a lovely gentleman who was in great support of the wetlands, sitting on that seat overlooking the wetlands is a very special place.”

An exciting time to be exploring the wetlands, take a stroll, take a seat, enjoy the Wetlands, and see what you think.