Over multiple years, we restored key wetland habitats within the Sydney Airport precinct, balancing ecological rehabilitation with aviation safety requirements. Through our weed management services, we transform degraded areas into strong ecosystems.

Method & Technique:

• Bush Regeneration
• Broadscale Herbicide Spraying
• Aquatic Weed Control
• Planting
• Ecological Restoration
• Aquatic Weed Treatment
• Habitat Management

Project Outcomes:

We successfully completed a multi-year bush and wetland regeneration project for our client, Sydney Airport, spanning from 2019 to 2022. The project began with a focus on intensive primary works to control dense infestations of invasive species such as Cestrum parqui (Green Cestrum), Lantana camara, Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata (Bitou Bush), Ludwigia peruviana (Water Primrose), and various exotic climbers. These weeds were treated in staged sections to support effective restoration and site recovery.

Sydney Airport’s vision was to rehabilitate the riparian habitat around two wetland ponds, creating a functional and resilient natural area while minimising the risk of attracting large bird populations near the airport. Our team worked to achieve this balance by restoring native vegetation and managing habitat complexity appropriately.

From 2020 to 2022, we carried out regular maintenance works to consolidate earlier progress. Weed densities were effectively maintained or reduced across most work zones, with major improvements noted in Engine Pond West, Engine Pond East , and Mill Stream . Native vegetation showed strong regeneration, supported by our follow-up work and favorable seasonal rainfall.

In 2022, the final year of the contract, our efforts shifted to controlling vine and herbaceous weeds such as Rumex sagittatus and Anredera cordifolia, particularly in areas with good native cover or previous plantings. We also carried out supplementary planting to increase biodiversity, enhance habitat corridors, and reduce future weed re-establishment in cleared zones.

Throughout the project, a diverse range of native fauna were observed, including Striped Marsh Frogs, Eastern Water Skinks, Blue-tongued Skinks, Black Swans, Pelicans, Honeyeaters, Swamp Hens, and Superb Fairy-wrens — highlighting the ecological value of this urban stepping stone habitat.

This project was completed to a high standard, with all objectives met through careful planning, consistent follow-up, and strong teamwork. It stands as a successful example of large-scale ecological restoration in a complex urban setting.

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Our project at the Upper Ponds Creek spans over nine different sites, we utilised many of our services to enhance both the environmental health and community resources along the Upper Ponds Creek entrance. We are proud to continue to work on projects where we can tailor ecological solutions to diverse landscapes.

Method & Technic:

• Aquatic Weed Treatment
• Broadscale Herbicide Spraying
• Bush Regeneration
• Revegetation
• Track Maintenance

Project Outcomes:

The Upper Ponds Creek project showcased our team’s ability to apply a broad range of ecological techniques and knowledge to deliver successful outcomes across nine diverse sites. This large-scale restoration effort required a tailored approach at each location, with focused strategies including track maintenance, edge weed control, resilient area management, and the preservation of regenerating zones—particularly through the protection of native shrubs and trees from invasive vines. Our work also enhanced the visual amenity of the area, with diligent weed control improving the outlook for visitors at key vantage points. We successfully maintained previously revegetated areas, executed primary and targeted weeding, and carried out routine maintenance to ensure long-term resilience. The effective management of the Hazard Reduction Zone (HRZ) further supported site safety and ecological balance. By combining expertise, industry-standard practices, and a commitment to ecological integrity, we’ve not only achieved the project’s objectives but also contributed to the lasting health and appeal of the Upper Ponds Creek landscape.

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At Sydney Olympic Park’s Brickpit, we delivered a specialised habitat project designed to protect and support local frog populations. Through our ecology restoration services, we created a functional and resilient habitat within this highly sensitive environment.

Method & Technic:

• Special Project
• Habitat Restoration

Project Outcomes:

In March and April 2024, our team delivered a specialised on-ground project at the Brickpit, focused on ecological protection and habitat support. The works involved the placement of six metal tanks within a rigid frame enclosure, expertly wrapped in taut, commercial-grade bird netting. This design was carefully constructed to exclude medium to large birds while allowing frogs to freely enter and exit. Transporting the tanks from the Brickpit car park to the site, we arranged them on a level sand bed reinforced with coir logs, and connected them via frog-accessible gabion pathways. The entire enclosure, standing at approximately 2 metres high, was engineered with steel supports and lockable, bird-proof access doors. Despite biosecurity restrictions and limited site access via a dirt track, our team ensured high standards in ecological restoration and wetland enhancement, contributing to a secure, functional habitat within this sensitive, sandstone-based environment.

Our skilled staff completing construction with care and precision.	Tanks arranged on a leveled bed of brickies sand, with coir logs installed to prevent erosion as per project specifications

Completed installation of bird-proof netting—commercial grade, black, UV-resistant, and secured at the base to allow frog access while excluding larger birds	All done! Construction completed and site ready for action.

Method & Technic:

• Bush Regeneration
• Revegetation
• Threatened Species
• Endangered Ecological Communities
• Track Maintenance

Project Outcomes:

Towra Point Nature Reserve is located on the Kurnell Peninsula and forms part of the southern shore ofBotany Bay. This Nature Reserve encompasses important vegetation communities, including Swamp Oak Floodplain Forest, Kurnell Dune Forest, Littoral Rainforestand Coastal Saltmarsh. Three of the six sites (Sites1, 2 & 3) contain the endangered (NSW)Syzygium paniculatum-Magenta Lilly Pilly.

Works were aimed at promoting the wellbeing of and assisting the repopulation of the endangered Syzygium paniculatum through all sites, as well as the Endangered Ecological Communities of the Nature Reserve. This was achieved through the targeted control of invasive weeds such as Ground Asparagus, Lantana, African Olives and Bitou Bush through the various methods discussed in this report. Worked areas have seen significant improvement with the overall reduction in weed densities and regeneration of native species. Spot spraying was also carried out under very sensitive conditions and completed successfully by our well-trained, experienced team.

In the sand dune area, we conducted targeted weeding and installed 2,000 native saltmarsh plants following the treatment of Juncus acutus.

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Method & Technic:

• Bush Regeneration
• Planting
• Pre and Post Burn Weed Management
• Ecological Restoration
• Track Maintenance

Project Outcomes:

As part of Hornsby Shire Council’s long-term vision for conservation, our team has been actively working in the bushland since 2020. We manage six designated zones, where we are successfully controlling weed species and supporting the natural regeneration of the area.

Over the past four years, we have carried out post-burn weed control, track maintenance, and planting within the contracted zones—and our efforts are ongoing as we continue to support the ecological health of the area.

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Method & Technic:

• Broadscale Herbicide Spraying
• Bush Regeneration
• pre-burn, and post-burn Weed Management
• Habitat Piles

Project Outcomes:

In 2024, Dragonfly Environmental conducted extensive bush regeneration works at the NSW Golf Club, located within the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, which contains approximately 16 hectares of the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub (ESBS) in 21 distinct fragments. The project, fully funded by the NSW Golf Club, involved regular site visits once to twice a week throughout the year. The focus of the works was on primary, secondary, maintenance, pre-burn, and post-burn activities across the site, with particular emphasis on high-visibility areas such as fairways and zones adjacent to tee boxes and greens, in order to maintain and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the club.

Efforts were concentrated on managing and reducing difficult-to-control ‘coloniser’ species, including Turkey rhubarb (Rumex sagittatus), Pampas lily of the valley (Salpichroa origanifolia), Lantana camara, Bitou bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata), Ludwigia peruviana, African love grass (Eragrostis curvula), and Giant paspalum (Paspalum urvillei). Regular maintenance and follow-up works targeted herbaceous and woody weeds, exotic grasses, vines, and groundcovers, while periodic primary works addressed woody weed incursions in less prominent bushland areas.

Additionally, Dragonfly Environmental carried out comprehensive primary burn preparation and post-burn maintenance activities in one of the zones, supporting ongoing restoration efforts. The team’s work throughout 2024 played a key role in the continued preservation and enhancement of the Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub, contributing to the health and resilience of this critically endangered ecological community.

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