Glossy Black Cockatoo Nature Reserve, Dubbo, NSW
40-Hectare Bushland Rehabilitation & Long-Term Environmental Management.
This project demonstrates NextGen Civil's dedication to sustainable development, moving beyond construction to lead complex, multi-decade ecological restoration efforts in regional NSW. We partnered with key stakeholders to manage and enhance this crucial natural asset.
Client: Dubbo Regional Council and Highview Country Estates Pty Ltd
Project Type: Environmental Enhancement, Protection, & Management Works
Scope: 40 hectares of bushland rehabilitation and management
Project Value: $1.8M
Timeline: 2024 - 2044
Core Services
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Compliance
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Ecological Control & Monitoring
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Environmental Enhancement & Management
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Environmental Management
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Landscape Maintenance
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Project Management
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Quality Assurance
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Work Health & Safety
The Challenge and Collaborative Solution
The objective was to return the impacted 40-hectare bushland to an indigenous or unimpacted state, specifically enhancing the habitat for the Glossy Black Cockatoo. This required a long-term, multi-agency approach:
Complex Coordination: NextGen Civil led the rehabilitation efforts in partnership with Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri Traditional Owners, ecologists, and government bodies.
Comprehensive Management: The scope involved original thinning, erosion control, fencing, weed/pest protection, and the safeguarding of heritage items.
Innovative Conservation: As part of the environmental works, we created "hollow hog" habitats in mature trees to further support biodiversity.
Outcomes and Achievements
The project's successful completion resulted in several positive outcomes:
Environmental Improvements: The project significantly improved the biodiversity of the bushland within the first year, evidenced by the 30% increase in the Vegetation Integrity score.
Community Satisfaction: The rehabilitated reserve and its long-term plan will eventually lead to the land being transferred to the council for public access.
Client Satisfaction: Successfully established and commenced execution of a 20-year management plan delivering a compliant and profitable project, meeting both clients expectations.