A constructed wetland is a series of shallow, densely planted, man made ponds that help to filter stormwater. Wetlands act as the ecological kidneys, filtering out pollutants that wash into our stormwater from roads, concrete, parks and gardens.
This project will important the habitat, ecology and amenity of the North Heatherton Wetland for the community to enjoy now and for generations to come.
The North Heatherton Wetland is currently not meeting its storm water treatment quality standards and requires an upgrade to function more effectively. The project will:
We will make every effort to minimise the impact of these essential works on the local community and the environment, however during construction you may notice:
Construction vehicle traffic: There will be an increase in large vehicle movement in the local area as material and equipment are delivered for the works.
Dandenong Creek Trail detours: For the safety of everyone, some sections of walking paths around the wetland will be closed during the works. During these works, pedestrians and bike riders will be detours on a temporary shared user path.
Noise, dust and vibration: During construction, noise is expected from trucks and machinery. we will reduce these impacts as much as practicable.
Vegetation: Some vegetation will need to be removed for our workers to access the wetland.
Working hours: Crews will be works Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.
The North Heatherton Wetlands Upgrade Project has powered ahead over the past six months achieving several key construction milestones including:
We have also found and relocated 54 frogs, 72 eels and 12 reptiles from within the wetland.
Upcoming works include installation of jute matting, which will facilitate revegetation, as well as will weed and erosion control. Once complete the team will begin to reinstate the area and commence end of the work activities.
While we still undertaking works, please follow traffic safety signage and take care around the shared user paths.
Early works and site mobilisation will commence on site.
A community information event is scheduled for Saturday 26 October 12:00 Midday to 2:00 pm at Dandenong Stadium. Feel free to come visit and find out some more information about the works.
Stage 1 - Reshaping the bed of the wetland will commence in later 2024 and will take approximately 10 months to complete.
Stage 2 - Revegetating the wetland. over 64,000 wetland plants are expected to be planted by late 2026.
We are committed to keeping the community updated as the project progresses. As updates become available, we will communicate with residents and businesses about the works through door knocks, letters, phone calls and site signage.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the project team:
Phone: 1800 931 978
Email: [email protected]