Turtle Island - a floating eco-habitat designed to provide a refuge from predation and a safe nesting place for turtles - was launched at Glenbrook Lagoon on March 10.
Turtle Island is a collaboration between the Blue Mountains City Council, Western Sydney University and local volunteers, funded by the NSW Premier's Office and council.
“Glenbrook Lagoon is home to a number of turtle species, including Eastern Long-neck and Sydney Basin turtles. Turtles have been facing an uncertain future, as foxes destroy 95 per cent of their nests, but the island is providing a refuge” - Blue Mountains City Council Mayor, Mark Greenhill.
Read more on the original news article in the Blue Mountains Gazette:
https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/6671656/turtle-island-launched-at-glenbrook-lagoon