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Lewis Yarluperka O’Brien Reserve – Upcoming Works

4 June 2026

It’s planting time! To improve the visual amenity and usability of public space within Lewis Walk and the Lewis Yarluperka O'Brien Reserve, Council will be undertaking a variety of works in winter months ahead.

These works include:

  • Final connection of feature spot lighting located throughout the reserve area.
  • Revegetation works to various vacant garden beds in which 140 semi-established native shrubs and sedges will be planted.
  • Irrigation modifications and expansion of turfed areas to provide improved recreational spaces.
  • Installation of a park picnic bench to enable increased seating opportunities to the northern end of Lewis Walk.
  • Tree pruning works to remove brittle dead branches within two large Peppercorn Trees.

A selection of plant species indigenous to the Adelaide region and have been chosen for their low water requirements, minimal maintenance needs, and year-round visual appeal. You can see the selected plants below.

These species are well suited to local conditions and will provide an attractive and sustainable landscape outcome.

We look forward to improving the landscaping in neighbourhood in the months ahead!

Map of works

Plant species

Planting list

This plant list may change due to the availability of plants.
  • Correa glabra var. turnbullii

    Common name: Rock Correa

    Form: shrub

    Sun: full sun - part shade

    Water: low-minimal

    Height: 0.5-1m

    Spread: 0.5-1m

    Quantity: 25

  • Correa pulchella

    Common name: Pink Bells

    Form: small shrub

    Sun: full sun

    Water: low-minimal

    Height: 0.4-0.8m

    Spread: 0.8-1m

    Quantity: 25

  • Rhagodia spinescens

    Common name: Spiny Saltbush

    Form: shrub

    Sun: full sun

    Water: low-minimal

    Height: 1-2m

    Spread: 1.5-4m

    Quantity: 22

  • Eremophila glabra

    Common name: Common Emu Bush

    Form: small shrub

    Sun: full sun

    Water: low-minimal

    Height: 0.3-1.5m

    Spread: 1-3m

    Quantity: 23

  • Grevillea lavandulacea

    Common name: Lavendar Grevillea

    Form: small shrub

    Sun: full sun

    Water: low-minimal

    Height: 1.15m

    Spread: 0.5-1.5m

    Quantity: 17

  • Isolepis nodosa

    Common name: Knobby Club Rush

    Form: grass sedge

    Sun: full sun - part shade

    Water: low-minimal

    Height: 0.5-1.5m

    Spread: 0.6-2m

    Quantity: 20