By Renee Wood
Thieves have struck the Healesville Labyrinth Garden taking eight solar lights from the site at the railway station park.
Judy Osbourne from the Friends of the Healesville Labyrinth believes the theft occurred between 12-20 April.
Ms Osbourne said their loss should not go unacknowledged.
“These eight lamps have stood on their pedestals at the rim of the Labyrinth pathways, to gently light the space for evening access and for safety purposes,” Ms Osbourne said.
Yarra Ranges Council Environment and Infrastructure Director Mark Varmalis said council was saddened to see the lights were stolen and have reported the theft to police.
“It’s disappointing that someone would take these lights from a community park,” Mr Varmalis said.
The Labyrinth garden was a community driven space which was was built more than a decade ago and is believed to be a meditative and healing space.
The site is used on a daily basis by residents and visitors as a reflective space and it has been a valuable and much-loved asset being used over the years for special occasions and events.
Black Saturday Remembrance Cruise and solstice events have been held at the site and the Friends of the Healesville Labyrinth also hosts events including their most recent World Labyrinth Day walk.
Council is currently arranging the replacement of the lights.
“Our teams are in the process of organising replacement lights through insurance,” Mr Varmalis said.
Any with information regarding suspicious activity on the site or the theft of the lights is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Healesville Police on 5962 4422.
