In Australia, each State rail network has an abundance of unused land along the margin corridors of train tracks. These margins are fenced from public access for safety which is sensible. The fenced boundaries are in most cases ugly and unkept. The margins are not landscaped which is not sensible.
The rail network margin corridors could be planted with low maintenance indigenous trees. The benefits would provide:-
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Scientific testing of Knauf Green Roof products is taking place in two locations in Sydney. Knauf is a major supplier of insulation products around the world. Their new Green Roll substrate is now available Australia. The product is made from rock mineral fibres providing excellent water retention for different landscape applications. Offering significant improvements at a lower cost and weight than typical green roof systems.
Perth / urban flooding. Sydney / urban flooding followed by heat wave. No surprises really because we all know that 'Climate Change' means more extreme rainfall and higher temperatures. This is no longer a forecast because it is happening globally, now. These events occur, they are reported in the news, emergency teams march into action, insurance companies and owners pay for damage, society is disrupted and political leaders sympathetically inspect the recovery operation.
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BURWOOD Council is leading the way and walking the talk by requiring all new residential towers to have rooftop gardens — effective immediately.
BURWOOD COUNCIL MAY BECOME THE FIRST COUNCIL TO MANDATE GREEN ROOFS:
We'll need to wait and see BUT this would be a Massive boost to our industry. Surrounding councils could form 'Green Precincts'.
The legislation will need to go before a full council.
