Morawa Shire opens new wildflower walk

As the wildflower season approaches, visitors to Morawa are invited to try walking a new 3.8 km circuit created through the catchment area on the north side of town.

MEEDAC Work for the Dole co-ordinator Daniel Green said besides wildflowers there was always a chance walkers could catch a glimpse of a kangaroo, echidna or lizard because there was plenty of wildlife about.

Mr Green has been leading a team of eight men to perform the bulk of the work in conjunction with Morawa Shire.

They spent two months clearing the path with a bobcat and laying blue metal which they compacted to form a firm walking surface.

MEEDAC business manager Milton Molloy said there had been a lot of positive feedback from the community about the project, made possible by an agreement the employment service has with the Shire.

More than 20 suggestions have been short-listed as a name of the walk and the final name is to be decided by public vote before an official opening some time after next month’s council meeting.