Recent projects in Hahndorf include the following;

Strempel Avenue 

'The Hahndorf Community Association promotes and protects the interests of the local community of Hahndorf.  The Association identified a weed-infested, unattractive piece of public land at the corner of Balhannah Road and Strempel Avenue.  A project was undertaken to create a landscaped garden with pathways and a bench seat.  With Mount Barker Council's support, we have beautified the site, creating a safe environment for both residents and visitors to enjoy.  The Strempel Avenue Verge Garden is maintained by a small group of residents who plant, weed, and water as required.'

Yantaringa/Tara Illa 

Byards Place

The HCA applied for a grant from the Mt. Barker council and was successful in July 2021. After receiving the grant the local residents then liaised with the council to received mulch and plants and consequently over a period of the three weeks have completed most of the project. 

Byard Place Park Beautification & Habitat Project Update

[Extract from Hahndorf Village Voice Edition 67 Spring 2021}

We did it! - Eighteen months ago, residents of Byard Place and nearby residents of Auricht Road, recognised the sad state of the small creek and Diversion Pond through the park which also carries run off from the freeway. Local discussions with residents, then with Council representatives as to a feasible approach gave impetus to apply for an Environmental Grant, - for which we were successful.

This has become a Community Partnership with DCMB, thanks to assistance from the Team Leader Public Places and Environment, Environmental Project Officer and Senior Community Development Officer. We also have the involvement of residents with considerable horticultural and environmental experience, knowledge and research capabilities.

Getting the Project underway. The Council team sprayed the area, delivered five loads of mulch which residents then spread over two very damp Saturdays.  Provision of “native to this area” tube stock and plant guards from Council workshop were watched over while mulch settled, extra shrubs were purchased with Grant funds, and then arrived the happy Saturday to plant them all out. 

Residents of all ages bonded on their knees, planting and hammering all the while, being watched over by a resident koala. Much satisfaction all around.

Funds are held in the Hahndorf Community Association account for dispersal as required, and locals have the responsibility of monitoring the growth of shrubs.

This is the second such local Resident/Council collaborative project in town. If your neighbourhood has a sad corner, brighten up Hahndorf with local effort. It is a great way to meet each other and to beautify and provide wildlife habitat in our Village.

Thanks to Deb and Ann who led this project .
If you would like to get involved and volunteer your time, please contact Ann or Deb at [email protected]