The reach we are investigating along Kedron Brook flows West to East between Dawson Parade and Osborne Road, through the suburbs of Keperra, Mitchelton, Everton Hills, Everton Park and Arana Hills.
This part of the Kedron Brook was highly impacted during the 2022 floods, suffering significant bank erosion that threatens the ongoing stability and environmental health of the reach.
The proposed project area is also in close proximity to high value vegetation and potential habitat for endangered or vulnerable wildlife species, as well as many schools, sporting clubs, health care facilities, and areas of community recreation, including playgrounds, parks and walking paths.
The project is designed to improve the health of Kedron Brook by reducing streambank erosion, restoring riparian vegetation and building the resilience of the waterway to future rainfall and flooding events. The findings from this initial investigation stage of the project will increase the understanding of the scope, cost, and impact of river rehabilitation in an urban environment.
It is expected that the project will also benefit high value vegetation and therefore habitat for endangered or vulnerable wildlife species in proximity to the proposed project area. This project seeks to support healthy biodiversity and ecosystems within the reach and surrounding areas.
The project design will be driven by technical engineering and geotechnical requirements. In partnership with our Water by Design initiative, we aim to deliver an inclusive, site-driven approach that aligns best practice urban water management principles with community social values to provide multiple benefits to the environment and community.
Our approach is strongly focused on integrated, nature-based design solutions that consider all elements of the water cycle and support connections between people, water, and nature.
This project also provides the opportunity to pilot an improved process for collaboration between all levels of government, key stakeholders, and local communities in responding to flood events and building resilience within urban waterways.
This project is supported by Healthy Land & Water, with assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
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Director, Civil and Water, Bligh Tanner
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Through the Kedron Brook Flood Recovery project, we will:
Mitigating the impact of future flood events.
Reducing waterway pollution and restoring natural systems.
Improving urban biodiversity and access to nature.
Creating safer, better places for people to live.
Building community connections and resilience.