FutureIn partnership with Manningham Council, we are rehabilitating a section of the Birrarung (Yarra River) in Warrandyte to repair riverbank erosion and protect native habitat, including for platypus.
Rockwork, fencing and revegetation works will take place along a 1.5km stretch of the river’s south bank between Webb Street and Anderson Street, with construction running from February to April 2027.
What do the works involve
This project is being delivered in partnership with Manningham Council, in consultation with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
The project will:
- Stabilise and repair damaged sections of riverbank
- Build a rockwork terraced amphitheatre to formalise access to the water
- Revegetate the area with around 10,000 native plants
- Install fencing to guide pedestrian access to more resilient areas
No native trees or plants will be removed, with only site preparation and weed control taking place ahead of planting.
Local impacts
The main walking path and access to the river through Warrandyte will remain open throughout construction.
Some sections of the immediate waterfront, currently accessed through informal tracks, will be closed in stages during the February-April 2027 works period, with pedestrian detours in place where needed.
Find out more
The community is invited to find out more, ask questions and meet the project team at:
Warrandyte Market pop-up
Saturday 5 September, 10:00am – 12:00 noon.
Or contact Melbourne Water by phone: 131 722.
Image credit: P Smith, Manningham Council
