27 November 2009
BRUSHY CREEK FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS
- Local residents receive more flood protection
- Health of Brushy Creek improved
- About 25,000 new native plants
Melbourne Water has completed the first stage of a project to help protect properties near Brushy Creek in Croydon and Mooroolbark from flooding.
Brushy Creek has been prone to flooding during storms and work started in March this year to improve the situation between Wandana Crescent and Bellara Drive in Croydon.
General Manager of Waterways, Chris Chesterfield, said the existing creek channel had been widened near Bellara Drive and a new 350-metre flood protection channel had been built alongside the creek’s northern side upstream of Bellara Drive.
"We have also planted almost 25,000 native plants that will boost the health of the waterway and create a better environment for wildlife," Mr Chesterfield said.
"The second stage of the flood protection works is scheduled to start between Bellara Drive and Maroondah Highway in 2010.
"Once the whole project is complete, flood protection for local residents will be significantly increased to a one-in-100 year flood standard.
The project is being delivered by the Waterways Alliance - a partnership between Melbourne Water, Ecodynamics, Fulton Hogan and SMEC.
Melbourne Water would like to thank the Maroondah City Council, the Shire of Yarra Ranges and the Croydon Conservation Society for their cooperation during these important works.
Melbourne Water recently held a community barbecue to personally thank local residents for their support during the works.
Media Contact: Gavin Rainsford - 03 9235 1587; 0400 690 502