Bunbury wetland facelift underway

The transformation of the Bunbury Wildlife Park’s wetland area has begun with areas of the park fenced off for construction.

Bunbury-based contractor LD Total has started work to replace the park’s existing pond with a new clay-lined pond, featuring a waterfall and an extensive filtration system.

Once built, the billabong will become home to the park’s black swans and swamp wallabies.

‘‘The new exhibit will transform a previously unused area of the park into an attractive and tranquil wetland setting,’’ park manager Kristina Knight said.

‘‘This exhibit wouldn’t have been possible without the assistance of Royalties for Regions funding or the generous sponsorship from the Bunbury Port Authority.’’

Bunbury Port Authority spokeswoman Kylie Astbury said they were thrilled to be part of the project.

‘‘The Bunbury Wildlife Park is a key icon of the community and provides a fantastic tourism opportunity for Bunbury to showcase Western Australia’s unique fauna’’ she said.

‘‘We look forward to working with the Wildlife Park team during the project.’’