Current Progress

CURRENT PROGRESS

Geotechnical, soil and drainage testing for groundworks to commence construction of phase one and two of the Garden
Finalisation of the initial landscape design, including inclusion of Eastern Kuku Yalanji knowledge, stories and song lines in design principles for the Garden
Development and implementation of the botanical plan for the Garden including how the horticultural collection will be managed and how records will be kept for phylogenetic conservation with the Australian Tropical Herbarium
Preparation and development of engineering drawings and specifications for construction of phase one of the Garden, including purchase planning and the bid process for appointment of architects and engineers
Seeking capital contributions for construction of phase one of the Garden from the Australian and Queensland governments, as well as the philanthropic and corporate sectors
Regulatory and town planning approvals for construction of phase one of the Garden - IN PROGRESS
Continuing to build strong strategic partnerships including with James Cook University and CQU University, the Wet Tropics Management Authority, departments and agencies of the Queensland Government and TAFE Queensland, to ensure long-term success of the Garden, as well as with potential, key national and international philanthropic and corporate organisations - IN PROGRESS
Transitioning of the board of directors to a skills-based board