Tonsley Wetlands Landscaping Project
ecoDynamics SA brought nature back into the urban landscape with the Tonsley Wetlands project. By transforming stormwater drainage into a thriving wetland system, the project naturally filters water, supports local biodiversity, and creates habitat for native flora and fauna. Our team also enhanced the surrounding community space with upgraded paths, irrigation, and over 9,500 plants, helping make the precinct greener, more liveable, and environmentally resilient for years to come.
About the Tonsley Wetlands landscaping project
As part of the revitalisation of the Tonsley Innovation District, CATCON (Civil & Allied Technical Construction), in partnership with Renewal SA, engaged ecoDynamics SA Landscaping to deliver the landscaping works for the Tonsley Wetlands.
The project centred on transforming local stormwater drainage into a functional wetland system. This system captures and filters stormwater, treating it naturally before safely returning flows to surrounding reserves. The integration of green infrastructure not only improves water quality but also supports local biodiversity by creating habitat for native flora and fauna in a densely developed area.
The project also included upgrades to the adjacent Tonsley Train Station and enhancements to the existing shared bike path—promoting sustainable transport, increasing accessibility, and further connecting the community to green space.
Together, these works have contributed to a more liveable, environmentally resilient precinct—helping to bring nature back into the urban fabric.
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Scope of work
Our SA Landscaping team supplied plants, labour, materials, tools and consumables to install soft landscapes and irrigation systems in accordance with the project requirements, specifications and drawings that included:
- Supply and install irrigation system to planting beds, irrigation to tree pit including connection to water supply
- Connect new irrigation system to existing infrastructure
- Install root barrier
- Import and apply 300mm topsoil (100% imported)
- Spread 100mm mulch
- Plant and install approx. 225 advanced trees (150L, 100L, 25L and Rocket Pot advanced trees to garden beds including topsoil and preparation works)
- Supply and furnish 140mm plants and tube stock – approx. 9,500 terrestrial and wetland plants installed.
Maintenance
The SA Landscaping team delivered a 52-week maintenance program to the garden beds, plants and irrigation system, including:
- Algae and weed removal
- Pest and disease control
- Fauna inspection
- Replacement of unhealthy plants
- Monitor and adjust water levels of wetland to ensure aquatic plant health
- Check general system operation
- Inspect irrigation and adjust programs as required.
Looking to bring your project to life with sustainable landscaping?
Our Landscaping teams operate across VIC, SA, and NSW, offering tailored advice and delivery for everything from major infrastructure projects to urban green spaces.
We offer sustainable, site-specific solutions that bring landscapes to life while protecting local biodiversity.
Whether you’re planning a major infrastructure project or a community green space, we provide:
- Expertise in native and Indigenous vegetation
- Large-scale planting and erosion control
- Hard and soft landscaping delivery
- Specialist material installation (hydroseeding/hydromulching, blowing, slinging)
- Proven track record on Tier 1 and Tier 2 infrastructure projects.
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