THE Pensioners Hill Reserve will be closed for approximately a month, as automated and smart-monitored watering systems are installed at the site.
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It is part of Gunnedah Shire Council's (GSC) Parkland Irrigation and Smart Monitoring project, and is being financially supported by the NSW Government drought stimulus funding to the tune of $265,000.
The project will also include irrigation installation at the Gunnedah Showground.
The scheme is being facilitated by GSC's Community Resilience Program, which is designed to "support water conservation and strengthen long-term community resilience".
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Council acknowledge the inconvenience but have said it is necessary for the long-term outlook for the reserve.
"During the drought the loss of plants, green space and amenity for the community was hard felt and volunteers at Pensioners Reserve and council staff were hard pressed keeping up with manual watering," stated a council spokesperson.
"The automated watering system will support volunteers in their efforts to maintain and improve the reserve.
"Irrigation will help with water conservation, drought-proof the area and retain investment in vegetation."
The upgrades will be carried out by Aquawest Gunnedah.
