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Edgars and Merri Ck confluence

Merri and Edgars Creek Constructed Wetland Project

Moreland City Council

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Project Overview

Moreland City Council, in partnership with Melbourne Water’s Living Rivers Program and local community groups, established a new stormwater treatment wetland at the confluence of Merri and Edgars Creeks. 

The purpose of the wetland is to: 

  • Improve habitat values and assist in the reintroduction of a range of locally native plants and animals.
  • Improve the quality of stormwater entering Merri Creek and Edgars Creek.
  • Enhance the existing natural open space and its recreation value.

Key messages:

  • WSUD projects present an opportunity for Councils to learn from consultants, the community and to share knowledge between Council departments.
  • Using a skilled contractor that can effectively implement WSUD designs is key to achieving successful outcomes.
  • Community consultation and involvement in the planning and design process is beneficial.
  • Having design consultants on site during key construction points provides guidance to contractors and assurance that construction is completed as per design.
  • Having projects “dig ready” and accurately costed improves funding viability.

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Organisations

Moreland City Council

Melbourne Water - Living Rivers funding

Project Cost

approx $130k for design, soil reports and cultural heritage Management Plan

approx $700k for construction

Timeframe

2013: Project endorsement

2014: Site investigations and concept design development

2015-2016: Construction

Contact

Vince Andreana | Natural Resource Management Officer, Moreland City Council

Acknowledgements

Melbourne Water’s Living Rivers Program contributed to the funding for this project.