Richmondites might see a new garden being installed at Garden City Community Park in the next three years, according to Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie.
On Sunday, Brodie was joined by city councillors, local MPs and members of Richmond’s four Rotary Clubs to welcome the arrival of Jennifer Jones, the Rotary International’s president.
At the gathering, members of the Rotary Club revealed their plans to create a new Rotary Peace Garden through collaboration with the city.
And, in honour of Jones’ arrival, Brodie presented her a proclamation by announcing that July 10 will be Rotary Peace Day in the city.
Brodie said the concept behind the garden is to not only remind people of the importance of peace in our local community and peace in the world, but also to provide a tranquil and passive experience for people who are using the park.
He further explained to the Richmond News on Monday that the garden won’t be used for sports, such as tennis or skateboarding, instead being there for “quiet reflection.”
Asked who is going to take care of the funding for the garden, Brodie said the local Rotary Clubs would provide the major portion.
In addition, a seedling from one of the ginkgo trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima during the Second World War will be planted in the garden, once it’s completed.
