THE Southern Grampians Shire Council (SGSC) have taken some steps to control pond weed at the Hamilton Botanic Gardens, after some locals had expressed disappointment in the cleanliness and safety of some of its features. 

The historical Thomson Fountain, now accompanied by the new rose garden display, had reports from residents to have looked dirty and slimy, whilst the Duck Pond under the bridge at the Gardens reported to have had an excessive amount of Duckweed (Lemna minor).