Following various flooding events in Cockle Bay local resident Barry Wood felt that reinstatement of the Windross and Pa Walkways would help reduce the amount of erosion and sediment moving into Cockle Bay while also restoring the native plantings alongside both Walkways. 

He began work in 2020 and has been the Volunteer Project Lead throughout. Barry has spent a considerable amount of time reviewing both Walkways with particular attention given to  any structural improvements needed as well as the selection of appropriate native plants.

Barry is working alongside another local resident, Matthew Brajkovich, who has generously offered practical support and advice. Matthew is the Volunteer Project Lead for the Cockle Bay Domain Restoration Project so has a depth of knowledge about native plants and the Cockle Bay environment which is invaluable.

Julie Mitchell, Secretary of the CBRRA, is also working alongside Barry with a focus on native plant selection as well as their sourcing, growing and appropriate placement on the two Walkways.

Barry and Julie worked on an application for funding to the Howick Local Board (HLB) as part of the 22/23 Local Grants Application (South) process. They were thrilled to be successful with their application. Members of the HLB, led by Chair Damian Light, along with the Committee of the CBRRA, visited both Walkways to review progress to date and plans going forward. Many thanks to the members of the HLB, who you can see in the image below, for their positive feedback and suggestions made during the visit.