Update
National Trust News Your essential update on the latest campaigns, appeals and initiatives to conserve and protect the heritage of New South Wales. In this edition, read about the progress we're making following the incredible support for our Ready for Rain appeal. Plus, find out what's happening at Westmead and North Parramatta, in the Mulgoa Valley and at Central Station.
GENERAL NEWS
Ready for Rain Repair works are well underway at three regional National Trust (NSW) properties to ensure they are ready for rain, thanks to generous donors who supported the the National Trust's 2020 Drought Appeal. Engineering investigations have commenced at Saumarez Homestead so its historic underground cistern can be repaired to once again store and supply water, and gutters and downpipes are being renewed on the visitor centre building. Drought-proofing projects are also in hand at Riversdale and Dundullimal Homestead (pictured), including installing new water tanks and guttering.
Bushland Management Services The National Trust’s Bushland Management Services has been awarded contracts for two Sydney projects. Staff will soon be working on a waterways rehabilitation program at Lucas Creek in Loftus, to improve the ecological value of the riparian zone by creating a defined channel, reducing soil erosion, removing weeds and revegetating stream banks. Restoring bushland at Lieutenant Cantello Reserve in Hammondville is another significant undertaking. This reserve marks the location of a United States Air Force plane crash in June 1942, during the war-time defence of Sydney.
Saumarez Farmers’ Market The highly-anticipated ‘Harvest to Heritage’ Armidale Farmers’ Market has returned to Saumarez Homestead, allowing visitors to experience the magic of this property throughout autumn. In addition to purchasing fresh local seasonal produce, visitors may enjoy the homestead’s significant gardens and explore the two-storey Edwardian mansion, which is once again open to visitors as part of the markets, held on the second Sunday of every month (until June), from 9am to 2pm.
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