Blacktown City Council has guided sediment removal and remediation works at a vital local wetland site that filters stormwater, reduces flooding risk to homes and provides a corridor for wildlife to access Eastern Creek and Western Sydney Parklands.
The Council says its environmental work has given the Eskdale wetland more capacity to capture stormwater and keep pollutants out of the creek system, while giving wildlife a healthier place to live.
Around 3,250 native grasses, shrubs and trees have been planted across the 23 hectare site.
Mayor, Brad Bunting said the critical work improves water quality, protects homes and supports the environment.
“This remediation work is a good example of Council working behind the scenes to ensure we have a thriving natural environment,” he said.
“It’s important we manage stormwater runoff and protect our connecting waterways from pollutants.
“This work at Eskdale Wetland is just one example of how Council uses stormwater levies to care for and nurture our natural surrounds.”
Council worked with partners including Apunga Ecological Management, Dragonfly Environmental, H&M Civil, Jay & Lel Civil and SLR Consulting. The works have included bush regeneration and revegetation works to reduce flooding, improve biodiversity and water quality.
The wetland includes two types of critical habitat for threatened species, Cumberland Plain Woodland and Eucalyptus River Flat Forest vegetation, that will flourish following the work.
Eskdale Wetland is closed to the public as it is flood prone.
