March 2017: The restoration works proved to be a resounding success in March 2017 when the Lockyer Valley region was inundated by floodwater caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Revegetated and repaired sections of Laidley Creek prevented significant amounts of sediment from entering and polluting waterways downstream. The effectiveness of the restoration work was highlighted when nearby unrepaired sections of the creek suffered significant channel erosion and bank collapse.