To the Resident

Foreshore Weed Control- July 2015–June 2016

Kingston’s Natural Resource Area (NRA) Team is responsible for undertaking weed works throughout the year to manage the vegetation on the foreshore reserve. The NRA team follows an Annual Works Program which is designed to execute effective management of the foreshore’s ecosystem for the benefit of all users. Please find information on when/where weed control works will be undertaken over the page.

Please note that in order to improve efficiency and reduce paper usage, future weed control schedules will only be available via the Foreshore Page of Kingston’s Website (http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Home)

Weed Control

Weeds are a problem in Kingston’s foreshore reserve. Weeds are introduced plants that compete with indigenous (locally native) plants for light, space and other resources. Left uncontrolled they would cover the foreshore, smother other plants and can be dangerous to beach users. Weed control works are undertaken on selected sites throughout the foreshore reserve as required.

Grassy Weed Control

The weeds that will be treated include introduced grasses, thistles, and gazanias. These weeds are generally controlled by hand pulling or spraying with a chemical herbicide (Roundup Bioactive). Council also treat climbing weeds, such as Cape Ivy. A pink dye is added to chemical weed spray to highlight areas that have been sprayed for foreshore users. The NRA team spray herbicides on non-windy days to ensure the safety of the public. The chemical is used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and is considered safe for use on the foreshore. Grassy Weed Control takes place all year round.

Woody Weed Control

The woody weeds are larger (0.5m-3m+) weeds such as Mirror Bush, Boxthorn and Pittosporum. These weeds are generally controlled by hand pulling, or cutting with a chainsaw/loppers at the base of the plant and painting the stump with a chemical herbicide. Woody Weed Control activities are mainly completed in the Summer and Autumn months.

Further information

For further information on Kingston’s Foreshore Weed Control Works, or any other foreshore matters, please contact;

Jared Megens

Foreshore Coordinator

Phone: 9776 0403 E-mail:

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Location/Management Zone / Works / Month
Parana Ave-Hearle Ave (Zone FS1) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  August, December, March, June
-  December, March
Hearle Ave-Sophia Ave (FS2) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  July, October, April
-  October
-  November, March
Sophia Ave-South end of Gnotuk Car Park (FS3) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  September, January, May
-  March
South end of Gnotuk Car Park-Alexandra Ave (FS4) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  October, March, June
-  October, June
-  December
Alexandra Ave-The Esplanade (FS5) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  August, November, February
-  November
-  December, April
The Esplanade-Bristol Ave (FS6) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  August, December, April
-  December
Bristol Ave-Kelvin Gve (FS7) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Woody Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control / -  September, March, June
-  January
-  September
Kelvin Gve- The Strand (FS8) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  July, October, March
-  January
The Strand-Harding Ave (FS9) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  September, March, June
-  September, June
-  February
Harding Ave-The Glade (FS10) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  July, October, February, April
-  October, May
-  April
The Glade-Patterson River (FS11) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  July, October, February, May
-  October, May
-  February
Patterson River-Progress Ave (FS12) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  July, November, April
-  September, November, May
-  January
Progress Ave-Osprey Lane (FS13) / -  Grassy Weed Control
-  Climber/Vine Control
-  Woody Weed Control / -  September, February, May
-  September, May
-  February
Note: Only selected areas within a Zone will be sprayed. For exact locations, Contact Jared Megens on 9776 0403. / Note: These timeframes are guidelines only, additional weed control may occur in different months as a result of weather conditions and weed outbreaks.

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