Preliminary site preparation in local waterways

As part of the Urban Creek Resilience and Recovery Project, funded through the Australian Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, several trees in local waterways have been identified for removal.

These trees, classified as woody weed, pose risks to community safety, infrastructure, and flood management, and are located along Serpentine Creek (Old Reynella) and Panatalinga Creek (Reynella East).

This first stage of work involves removing trees and other vegetation that are causing problems such as erosion, silt build-up, and the loss of native plants. The initial focus will be on removing exotic tree species that are either dead, dying, structurally unsafe, or blocking the natural flow of water.

While these trees do not support local wildlife, they will be checked again before removal to ensure there is minimal impact. Future stages of the project will include planting suitable native vegetation and removing more invasive species.

These works are expected to begin in early June 2025. The main aim is to remove woody weed species that threaten community safety, local infrastructure, flood management, and creek biodiversity.

Site signage will be installed to clearly identify the trees marked for removal or trimming.

View the below links for further information:

• Location map: Serpentine Creek Preliminary site preparation: Trees with Risk
• Preliminary site report: Types of activities