Habitat improvements flow on from creek rehabilitation

An important Northern Beaches creek system is having a much-needed restoration, improving wetlands and habitats for local plants and animals.

A 4-year project is underway along South Creek, with 8 rehabilitation sites operating in strategic locations between Beacon Hill and Narrabeen Lagoon.

The project protects the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the creek through works which:

• improve habitats for native fauna
• protect wetland areas and improve water quality
• reduce invasive weeds such as Lantana and exotic vines

It’s particularly important to care for our creek systems as they play a vital role in supporting the diverse plants and animals of the local environment.

To complete the project, we partner with local groups such as Bushlink, an organisation which provides meaningful employment for people with disability.

The Bushlink team members get valuable hands-on experience in conservation and land management, while undertaking the bush regeneration work.

Our own Bushcare volunteers also contribute to the South Creek project through Streamwatch, a citizen science program which empowers community groups to monitor waterway health across Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Illawarra.

With the first 9 months of the South Creek project complete, we are planning for the next phase, which will improve the creek bed and stabilise banks which have been eroded. 

The project is kindly funded through a $1.68 million grant from the Australian government’s Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program.