Yeppen Lagoon - Natural Resource Management

Yeppen Lagoon, The Range

On-ground works are being carried out along Yeppen Lagoon as part of Council's Natural Resource Management (NRM) Program.

Schedule:

Intermittently throughout 2026

Site objectives:

• Increase shade and amenity along walking/cycling tracks
• Establish a healthy riparian buffer using native species
• Improve habitat quality for important water‑birds and migratory species that rely on the lagoon for feeding and breeding
• Strengthen community connection and nature stewardship through tree‑planting events and activities involving local residents, community groups and stakeholders
• Increase flood resilience of vegetation communities
• Reduce weed density and distribution through targeted management
• Undertake routine litter collection and disposal
• Align with key linkages identified in the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens Redevelopment Masterplan

Work activities:

• Routine maintenance (site assessments, watering, weeding and litter control)

Find out more about Council's Natural Resource Management Program.

Location

Blackall Street, The Range 4700  View Map

-23.408141,150.499131

Blackall Street , The Range 4700

Blackall Street , The Range 4700

Yeppen Lagoon - Natural Resource Management