Whitehorse News - April 2023

While the construction of our new performing arts centre is well underway, Council’s Parks and Natural Environment Team has been working hard behind the scenes. 

A variety of plants, including indigenous, native, and exotic species, have been carefully chosen to complement the architecture of the new building.

The plants will provide seasonal benefits for visitors such as summer shade and winter sun, as well as habitat and biodiversity for local wildlife. The plants are currently growing at an offsite nursery, waiting to be transplanted in their new home at The Round.

In the central carpark the trees will be planted in a state-of-the-art Strata Vault system made from 100% recycled plastic. This underground system will support the tree as they grow by providing space for roots to establish and propagate, promoting healthy tree growth. 

The Strata Vault system also minimises damage to roads and pavements by promoting and fostering downward root growth away from surrounding roads, footpaths, and other infrastructure. The Strata Vault system will help the trees reach maximum growth in both height and canopy, cooling the area and providing vital defence against the urban heat island effect.

The Round will be a space where the performing arts can thrive in Whitehorse, surrounded by beautifully designed parkland.

As the performing arts centre grows, so too will the parkland surrounding it.