Coalition to deliver new Green Army project for Alexandra Headland, Caloundra and Maleny

A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new Green Army project for Alexandra
Headland, Caloundra and Maleny.
The Green Army provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain
training and experience which will assist them in the future to find jobs, while generating
real benefits for the local environment.
The project will:
 Build coastal resistance in Alexandra Headland and Caloundra, and further rehabilitate
habitat areas at Maleny;
 Improve water quality entering Bells Creek and Pumicestone Passage and assist local
nature refuges with on-ground conservation management works; and
 Restore natural habitat areas through the removal of environmental weeds and invasive
species and replacing with native species
“This project will help to ensure that Fisher’s local areas and environment are protected and
threatened species’ habitats are strengthened,” Mr Wallace said.
“The Green Army team will work in partnership with local community groups to deliver the
projects.”
The Green Army has been a huge success with 1145 projects announced nationally and
more than 700 projects already rolled out in urban, rural and remote areas.
In Fisher, five Green Army projects have already been rolled-out – and 186 projects are
completed or underway across Queensland.
The Green Army is a hands-on, practical environmental action programme that supports
local communities to undertake environment and heritage conservation projects across
Australia while offering participants valuable skills and practical experience.
“We will work with local government, local residents and community groups in the design of
the projects,” Minister Hunt said.
“Andrew Wallace is a great local candidate who regularly talks to me about the
environmental needs of his local community. He should be congratulated for advocating for
these projects so strongly.”
The Green Army programme not only benefits the environment, but also provides
participants with skills and experience which will support them in finding jobs or further
education.
To find out more about the Green Army visit: www.australia.gov.au/greenarmy