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Melbourne Water crews are still working to clean up a hydrocarbon spill that was first found in Kananook Creek on Wednesday, 5 August. There are positive signs that the amount of material in the waterway is reducing.
Since the spill was found, teams have set up 145 pollution booms and absorbent pads at different spots along the creek and its drainage network. So far, they have removed about 2,000 litres of hydrocarbon material.
Melbourne Water is working with EPA Victoria and Frankston Council to determine the source of the spill and ensure it has stopped. Booms remain in place at all affected areas and are checked daily. They will be removed gradually when it is safe to do so.
“We know how important this creek is to the Frankston community, and we understand the worry this has caused,” said John Woodland, Melbourne Water Head of Waterway & Catchment Services South East.
“This response has truly been a team effort. Our teams have worked with the EPA and Frankston Council every day since the spill was found, and we are making real progress.”
People are asked to stay away from the water in the affected part of the creek, from Bardia Avenue in Seaford to Port Phillip Bay, until it is confirmed safe. If you see any pollution, please call the EPA on 1300 372 842.
Melbourne Water looks after more than 25,000 kilometres of waterways across Greater Melbourne. We will keep the Frankston community updated as the clean-up continues.
