Careel Creek in Avalon is due for a clean-up to mitigate the risks of flooding that could impact surrounding homes. The project also aims to remove noxious weeds that encroach on the native vegetation and habitat for birds, small fish and woodland animals.
The NSW Government has pledged $143,000 to the Northern Beaches Council to support this clean-up, which will be underway for six weeks between July and September. Soil conservation specialists will be helping with the clean-up as well to remove sediment and gross pollutants.
“Local bushcare volunteers have been fantastic in regenerating stretches of the creek bank, and the upcoming works will provide an important boost to these efforts,” Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes said.
“Together with the NSW Government and our amazing Bushcare volunteers, we’ll be removing about 400 tonnes of sediment and stormwater debris that has accumulated within the creek line,” Mayor Michael Regan said.
“The first stage of the creek clean-up started in January. Thanks to Government funding, we’ll get started immediately on the second stage of work to restore this much-loved Avalon waterway.”
Careel Creek is an open drain that passes under the Avalon Shopping Centre, Barrenjoey High School, Barrenjoey Road and on to Careel Bay. It was urbanised and developed to impede the flow of stormwater and reduce the risk of flooding onto the wetlands and the community.
