Melton is a little bit greener after a huge planting day had 500 Indigenous trees planted in the municipality on August 28.
Greater Western Water (GWW) partnered with local volunteers in a planting effort at the Melton Recycled Water Plant site.
The 500 new trees contributed to the 10,000 tree goal that GWW has committed to plant across the three of its wastewater treatment sites in Melton, Werribee and Altona, supporting the goal to achieve net zero carbon by 2030.
The planting day was also part of the Victorian government’s More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West program.
GWW managing director, Maree Lang said expanding tree canopy cover in the west allowed for a more climate resilient future.
“These additional 10,000 trees will improve environmental health, increase biodiversity, reduce emissions and create habitat and nature corridors for wildlife,” she said.
“We would like to thank the volunteers who took part in the event and for continuing the important work of improving the biodiversity of this area and supporting our ambition to care for Country.”
