Lipson Cove Campground – Revegetation and Pest Control
Overview
The District Council of Tumby Bay has secured grant funding to deliver further environmental restoration through revegetation at Lipson Cove, a significant coastal reserve with off grid campground located approximately 24 km north of Tumby Bay.
The project titled“Restoring Coastal Harmony: Enhancing Lipson Cove’s Biodiversity through Pest Control and Revegetation” will be delivered between September 2025 to November 2026 and builds directly on outcomes already achieved from Council’s 2024 Towards Eyes on Eyre project at the same site.
Funding
Council has obtained a grant of $16,143 (ex GST) from the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board Landscape Priority Eyes on Eyre program, made possible by the regional landscape levy” to deliver this project. Council is contributing in kind through both project officer and parks and gardens staff support to deliver the project.
Project Information
This new grant funded project at Lipson Cove will deliver the following over the next 12-18 month period, including:
- Control Invasive Species (Boxthorn and Rabbits):
- Boxthorn Management: Removal of Boxthorn from high priority areas to reduce its spread and increase the area available for native vegetation growth.
- Rabbit Control (1080 Baiting Program): A targeted 1080 rabbit control program, aimed at reducing rabbit population.
- Rabbit Warren Ripping: A targeted program to disrupt rabbit warrens.
- Native Re-Vegetation:
- Plant 2,000 native tubestock to complement existing plantings, with particular attention to areas protected by rabbit proof fencing.
- Native Plant species will be selected for their suitability to the site’s coastal conditions and habitat value.
- Gate installation
- Installation of two rabbit proof fencing gates into the two separate existing fenced re-vegetation areas to allow safe access into the revegetation area for planting and ongoing council maintenance.
- Community Engagement and Education:
- Tumby Bay Area School students to participate in project specific relevant classroom learning and hands on onsite revegetation planting at Lipson Cove.
Timeline
Timeframe | Activity |
By end of 2025 | Mechanical removal of Boxthorn (weed) in priority areas and rabbit warren ripping |
By end of 2025 | Installation of two rabbit proof access gates in existing fenced areas |
Summer 2026 | Delivery of 1080 rabbit baiting program by licensed contractor |
Autumn 2026 | School engagement and planning sessions begin |
Winter 2026 | Planting of 2,000 native tube stock; student-led revegetation activities |
Campground related information
The campground will remain open throughout the majority of project. Short site closures are anticipated during 1080 Rabbit Control during summer and during school student revegetation planting in Winter of 2026 to ensure the safety of campground users, students and staff.
Closure dates will be communicated in advance and reflected in the Book Easy online booking system
Further Information
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For more information, please contact the District Council of Tumby Bay office on 86882101.