An intensive upgrade of a previously barren, concreted section of the Moonee Ponds Creek has been completed.
The 360m stretch through Strathmore and Oak Park has been naturalised with a new rockwork bed and native plantings to slow water flow and encourage biodiversity and habitat for native species.
A pond and terrace has been established on the Oak Park side of the creek and a new bridge links the two sides of the creek.
The Moonee Ponds Creek Trail has been realigned and upgraded, while a second section of gravel trail has been added closer to the creek edge as well as a new gravel trail on the eastern side of the creek.
Some 43,000 native trees and shrubs are being planted, many already in the ground, with more to come when the weather is better suited.
Elements for a cultural immersive trail have recently been installed using a mix of signage, art and digital media. The trail will highlight the cultural and natural values of the creek as a place owned, lived in and celebrated by the Wurundjeri people.
Melbourne Water led the delivery of the project on behalf of the Chain of Ponds Collaboration Group and in partnership with Merri-bek City Council, Moonee Valley City Council, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
Bicycle Network assisted during the planning phase of the multi-year project.
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