The pilot program (Phase 1, 2013–2018) focused on improving natural amenity, reducing uncontrolled sewage spills, reintroducing the threatened dwarf galaxias fish species, and preventing pollution from industrialised areas.
The success of Phase 1 proved what could be achieved when we work together – with you, the community, as well as with businesses, local councils, Traditional Owners and state agencies. It also showed that there is still much more to be done.
Your feedback during Phase 1 showed us that there is still work to be done. Armed with that information, we met with our partners and key stakeholders to design the next set of projects.
Phase 2 aims to improve biodiversity, amenity and habitat connectivity along the middle Dandenong Creek catchment, from Bayswater North to Wheelers Hill. It's also focused on reducing pollution from industrial sites in this area and improving sewerage compliance.
Our aims are to:
Our aims are to:
Melbourne Water respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong, Gunaikurnai,
Taungurung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as the Traditional
Owners and Custodians of the land and water on which we rely and operate.
We
pay our deepest respects to their Elders - past, present and emerging.
