Steeles Creek
Steele Creek:Poor |
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The creek originates near Tullamarine Airport, then flows south through urban areas to meet the Maribyrnong estuary at Avondale Heights. There have been a number of pollution spills and discharges over the years that have contributed to degraded water quality. Key management issues include erosion of the bed and banks, loss of habitat, weeds and flooding.
Improvement works: Sites affected by erosion have been stabilised and replanted in recent years. Erosion control and replanting works are planned downstream of Buckley Street, Essendon, including re-establishing a connection to the floodplain. The part of the creek adjacent to the old Niddrie Quarry, East Keilor, has been stabilised and an extensive revegetation program will be undertaken.