Rare flora find thrives in new Seymour location
The Late-Flowered Flax-Lily has been given a chance to flourish, thanks to our construction contractor McConnell Dowell replanting around 80 of the critically endangered plant.
November 27, 2024
Around 80 Late-Flowered Flax-lily plants have been replanted by McConnell Dowell.
Earlier this year, the Late Flowered Flax-Lily also known as Dianella Tarda, was removed from the Seymour-Avenel Road construction site after being identified during pre-construction ecological surveys.
The plants have since been cared for by a specialist nursey, until a new nearby home could be found with the same ecological attributes.
All plants have been logged and tagged, and as part of the replanting, small cages and fencing have been installed to protect from local wildlife.
Ongoing monitoring will ensure the plants survival in their new location.
This work highlights McConnell Dowell’s commitment to best practice environmental management practices during major construction.
