The Playle’s Hill Project Group continues to make further upgrades to the community facility and the latest addition is The Labyrinth.

The project originated through the Black Summer bushfire recovery process via a ‘suggestion box’ at the Corryong Neighbourhood Centre when the initial park plans were on display.

A labyrinth has one path that leads to the centre and back out again. It is a reflective healing space to walk solo, with a partner, with family or friends.

Walking the labyrinth is an opportunity to slow down and reflect – or just have some fun.

The ‘Welcome Labyrinth’ was designed by Mark Healy from Tasmania and construction was undertaken by local contractor Nigel Mouat and his team.

The project was co-funded by Border Trust’s Towong Community Bushfire Disaster Relief Fund.

In other park news, work still to be undertaken by the Playle’s Hill Project Group is the planting of Crepe Myrtle trees, native grasses and other flora to stabilise the embankments. Narrative signage will complete the project.

The group has also acknowledged the contribution of the local CFA crews from Corryong and Nariel for volunteering their time to manage the recent planned burn on the steep slope in front of the rotunda. The burn forms part of the plan to control and eradicate the many invasive and woody weed species that had choked out this area. The Upper Murray Landcare Group also assisted in the planning of the weed control process.

The park group’s next working bee will be held on Sunday 16th June, 2024 at 2pm. Areas to be worked on during the winter months will be more clearing of invasive weeds and planting at the Labyrinth. Community participation at these working bees is always greatly appreciated

Another project being developed is the ‘What Tree is This?’ – an educational and environmental session for school students.

This article appeared in the Corryong Courier, 6 June 2024.