New Possibilities

With the St Johns Water Management folks buying the property in question with the proviso of deeding it to the City of Melbourne for water drainage clean-up a whole new chapter is opening for Magnolia Point Preserve. Melbourne City Council members expressed an interest in pursuing multiple use for this property - having it in owned in the public domain means the possibility of public access and use.

Much remains to be seen if all of this happens as planned. And it is not likely that everything we hoped for will come to be. But at least the property will not be entirely paved over!

MAGNOLIA POINT PRESERVE

MAGNOLIA POINT PRESERVE

In the heart of Melbourne, tucked away east of the airport, Apollo Boulevard, and the railroad but west of South Magnolia Avenue and Almar homes lies twenty-two acres of undeveloped property that has escaped the frenzy of construction for nearly a century.

This property is being threatened with development of nine 10,000 square foot warehouses. The project includes "moonscaping" the area, removing all but a few dozen trees to be replaced by saplings in containers. However, the owner has expressed an interest in selling this acreage. The Trust for Public Lands, and our own EELS (Environmentally Endangered Lands) program have stepped up to support the purchase of this precious region. Now your help is needed.

Please take the time to make a step in the right direction by sending Melbourne City Council members a message about the importance of establishing a Nature Park in the heart of Melbourne. Citywide support is essential to help make this acquisition a reality.

http://www.melbourneflorida.org/info/council_info.htm

Copy and paste the above address into your browser to let our City leaders know you support saving the land now being called "Magnolia Point Preserve.”

Future residents of Melbourne will thank you.