A beautiful garden to be created from a left over piece of road reserve.
We’ll make a living L.A.N.E. – Living, Accessible, Natural, Environment.
How did Wilford L.A.N.E. Project start?
A new apartment building went up in our back lane, uncovering a left over strip of land long ago set aside for road widening. This small island of land was going nowhere fast, destined to be used for car parking unless we came up with a better idea. With the support of Marrickville Council, the money set aside to reinstate asphalt on the lane was redirected into a porous road surface, stormwater bioretention trenches and a community garden.
How did Wilford L.A.N.E. Project start?
A new apartment building went up in our back lane, uncovering a left over strip of land long ago set aside for road widening. This small island of land was going nowhere fast, destined to be used for car parking unless we came up with a better idea. With the support of Marrickville Council, the money set aside to reinstate asphalt on the lane was redirected into a porous road surface, stormwater bioretention trenches and a community garden.
Where is Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
In Newtown, Sydney, Australia - a lane behind Enmore Road. It’s currently just like any other rear lane, neglected and unfriendly.
Who are Wilford L.A.N.E. Project Incorporated?
A group of local residents and businesses who’ve joined together to form a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming our lane into a living L.A.N.E. – Living, Accessible, Natural, Environment.
What will be achieved by Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
A beautiful garden where there could have been a bitumen road reserve.
A rainwater tank to harvest roof water for gardening.
Improved infiltration of stormwater into the soil.
Reduced flooding in heavy rain.
Greater biodiversity in our inner city environment.
Who can become a member of Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
We are currently looking for members for our exciting project.
If you live in the block surrounding Wilford Lane, or run a business here, and are interested in gardening with your neighbours, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you. A small joining fee does apply, just to cover the costs of registering the association and insurances.
Send us an email on wilfordlaneproject AT gmail DOT com
How can I support Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
We are actively looking for sponsors eager to support our project. If you think your business would fit with our goals and would like to offer money or support in kind, please email us on wilfordlaneproject AT gmail DOT com
Current supporters for the Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
Marrickville Council
When is work to begin on Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
Marrickville Council will be undertaking road works early in 2012 and we intend to start digging very soon afterwards.
In Newtown, Sydney, Australia - a lane behind Enmore Road. It’s currently just like any other rear lane, neglected and unfriendly.
Who are Wilford L.A.N.E. Project Incorporated?
A group of local residents and businesses who’ve joined together to form a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming our lane into a living L.A.N.E. – Living, Accessible, Natural, Environment.
What will be achieved by Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
A beautiful garden where there could have been a bitumen road reserve.
A rainwater tank to harvest roof water for gardening.
Improved infiltration of stormwater into the soil.
Reduced flooding in heavy rain.
Greater biodiversity in our inner city environment.
Who can become a member of Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
We are currently looking for members for our exciting project.
If you live in the block surrounding Wilford Lane, or run a business here, and are interested in gardening with your neighbours, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you. A small joining fee does apply, just to cover the costs of registering the association and insurances.
Send us an email on wilfordlaneproject AT gmail DOT com
How can I support Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
We are actively looking for sponsors eager to support our project. If you think your business would fit with our goals and would like to offer money or support in kind, please email us on wilfordlaneproject AT gmail DOT com
Current supporters for the Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
Marrickville Council
When is work to begin on Wilford L.A.N.E. Project?
Marrickville Council will be undertaking road works early in 2012 and we intend to start digging very soon afterwards.
