Olinda Creek
Olinda Creek:Moderate |
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Olinda Creek rises up in the forested south-eastern slopes of the Dandenong Ranges. It is a major tributary of the Yarra River, with a largely rural catchment interspersed with several towns including Lilydale, Montrose, Olinda and Mount Evelyn. The Dandenong Fresh Water Amphipod, a rare crustacean, lives in its upper tributaries.
Improvement works: In recent years, the bed and banks of the creek have been stabilised, willows and other weeds removed, and wetlands built nearby. Through Melbourne Water's Healthy Rivers Program, we have supported studies on the endangered Powerful Owl to identify how we can minimise potential impacts to this species from our works in the area. Weed removal and stabilization works will be undertaken on the banks of the creek where it runs through the Melba Park area in Lilydale, followed by a major replanting program.