THE UPGRADED pathway and Labyrinth at Dangar Falls Reserve were opened to the public by Bellingen mayor, Mark Troy, in time for the Christmas holidays.
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With funding from council’s Environmental Levy, the staged upgrade involved replacing the steep section of the old bitumen pathway with a raised wooden walkway to improve the safety, accessibility and appearance of this important environmental and community asset.
The Labyrinth is a winding paved pathway which provides an exciting recreational facility to the community with benefits for mental health.
Its creation was instigated by local art therapist Jenni Francis and movement therapist Fran Clayton after a series of mental wellness workshops in the community.
With funding from ETC Community Support Fund, Dorrigo Expansive Education Program and Dorrigo Arts Council, the Labyrinth was project managed by council and constructed by local contractors, dedicated community volunteers and the Dorrigo Aboriginal Green Team.
Russell Makoto volunteered his carpentry and practical skills to led the construction crew, Jenni Francis lead the artistic design, Annica Makoto and Fran Clayton joined the creation and construction crew and Jim Norris captured the journey on film.
“These projects exemplify council’s commitment to providing facilities to encourage locals and visitors to enjoy the natural assets our shire has to offer,” said Cr Troy. “Working in partnership with community volunteers and Dorrigo Aboriginal Green Team on the Labyrinth has been particularly rewarding for council and I am delighted that these new facilities are now open for enjoyment over the Christmas holidays.”
Ongoing bush regeneration work is also being undertaken throughout the endangered ecological community within Dangar Falls Reserve.
Local native plants will be planted in strategic locations along the pathway in March to boost the natural regeneration of native vegetation after weed control.
