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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY CITY OF MOONEE VALLEY DOCUMENTS: CITY OF MOONEE VALLEY MASTERPLANS: CITY OF MOONEE VALLEY WSUD PROJECTS: DOCUMENTS: WATER / MMBW DOCUMENTS: The breath of documents across so many State and Moonee Valley Planning Scheme, City of Moonee Debneys Park Concept Plan, Site Office (for City of Debneys Park Water Stormwater Harvesting Project, Moonee Ponds & Merri Creek Resting Places Strategy, and Environs Study: Final Local Government bodies reflects the multivalent Valley, 2015 Moonee Valley) AECOM, 2010: (TRIM 10/48190) Aspect, for the City of Moreland, 2002 Report, Corporate Author: Scott and Furphy Engineers, governance of and interest in the Moonee Ponds for Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, 1976 Creek. It is a large bibliography that gathers data Urban Ecology Strategy, City of Moonee Valley, 2014 Travancore Park Feasibility and Options Study, Pollen Ormond Park Stormwater Harvesting Project (TRIM: Moonee Ponds Creek Public Art Strategy, (Barcode: 30002025044165) from a wide variety of sources and in a number of Studio (for City of Moonee Valley), 2013 10/37470) Collaborations & Helan Bodycomb, for the Moonee Water Strategy, City of Moonee Valley, 2011 Ponds Creek Coordination Commitee, the Cities of Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan, Board of Works different formats, covering many areas of interest. Ormond Park Master Plan, 2011 Moonee Ponds Activity Centre WSUD Feasibility Study This investigation draws together these many and Walking & Cycling Strategy (2012-2022), City of , Melbourne, Moonee Valley and Moreland, 2002 1992 varied documents, and seeks to draw out issues and Moonee Valley , 2012 Five Mile Creek Draft Master Plan, City of Moonee Nursery Corner Preliminary WSUD Investigation and Moonee Ponds Creek Corridor Revegetation Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan, Flora and Fauna opportunities within them. Valley, 2015 (Currently Underway) Opportunities Analysis, Stormy Water Solutions (For Moonee Valley City Council WSUD Guidelines, City of Guidelines - Revegetating the Moonee Ponds Creek Study, Tonkinson and Lloyd (for Board of Works), 1991 City of Moonee Valley), 2011 Corridor, David Cheynoweth & Greening Australia, Where ever possible, we have credited images and Moonee Valley, 2012 Cross Keys Reserve Master Plan, Moonee Valley City Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan, Soils of the text that have been reproduced within this document, Council 2016 Stormwater Harvesting Study for Boeing Reserve and 2000 Moonee Valley Open Space Strategy, Thompson Moonee Ponds Creek, Ian Sargeant (for Board of and have noted the source of this material. It is Strathnaver Reserve (Draft Report), May 2011 (TRIM Berrill Landscape Design / Environment & Lands Nursery Corner Master Plan, Passages Collective & City Of Moreland Thematic History, Lovell Chen for Works), 1991 important to note that where existing descriptions 11/379539) Management (for City of Moonee Valley), 2011 Pollen Studio (for City of Moonee Valley), 2011 Moreland City Council 2009 have been found that best describe the issue, we have Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan, Archaeology not rewritten them but instead quoted these sources. Moonee Ponds Creek Trail -Shared Bicycle / Strathnaver Reserve Master Plan, Oculus (For City of Watermap 2020, City of Moreland, 2014 Survey, Fiona Weaver (for Board of Works), 1991 Pedestrian Path Audit, Traffixworks, (for City of Moonee Valley), 2007 OTHER RELEVANT MPC DOCUMENTS: All images are by Site Office unless otherwise noted. Open Space Strategy 2012-2022, City of Moreland, Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan, Assessment of Moonee Valley), 2011 Moonee Ponds Creek Strategic Plan, Land Design Apologies for any inaccuracies or omissions. Boeing Reserve Master Plan, City of Moonee Valley, 2012 Alternative Drainage Treatments, NM Cragie (for Board Partnership Pty Ltd, Urban Enterprise Pty Ltd, Golder East West Link - Moonee Valley City Council Open 2014 of Works), 1991 Associates Pty Ltd (for Moonee Ponds Creek Co- Space Network: Impact and Mitigation, City of ordination Committee), 2011 Moonee Ponds Creek Concept Plan, Recreation Moonee Valley, 2013 Urban Ecology Park Scenario for Montgomery Park, / CITY OF BROADMEADOWS: Zoe Metherall & ARCUE, 2013 Assessment and Visual Assessment, Scenic Moonee Valley Racecourse Master Plan, Tract Moonee Ponds Creek Open Space Study, City of Leisure Strategy & Sports Development Plan Research Spectrums (for Board of Works), 1991 Consultants, for Moonee Valley Racing Club, 2011 Broadmeadows, 1976 (Barcode: 30002002757974) & Consultation, LMH Consulting Group / Outside the Moonee Valley Flood Management Plan, Melbourne Square (for City of Moonee Valley), 2014 Water, June 2011

Keep Monnee Valley Moving, Integrated Transport DOCUMENTS: Arden Macaulay IWM Plan and Moonee Ponds Creek Plan, Issues & Opportunities Paper, 2015 Moonee Ponds Creek Recreation Study - Ormond Master Plan Options Report, GHD for Melbourne Integrated Transport Plan, Moonee Valley City Council, Road to Yarra River, Scenic Spectrums, for the City of Water Corporation, 2015 (DRAFT) Melbourne, 1990 (Barcode: 30002018089516) 2008 Moonee Ponds Creek Local Management Rules, Moonee Ponds Creek - Cultural Values Recording, Ian Arden-Macaulay Structure Plan, City of Melbourne, Melbourne Water, 2005 2012 Travers (Extent Heritage) for the City of Moonee Valley, The Impacts Of Climate Change On Urban Flooding In 2016 Urban Forest Strategy - Making A Great City Greener The Melbourne Area Using Existing Flood Models, P. 2012-2032, City of Melbourne, 2012 Pedruco & R Watkinson, Melbourne Water, 2010

Unleashing the Potential of Nature - Discussion Paper Guidelines for Development in Flood-Prone Areas, on City Ecology, Ecosystems & Biodiversity, City of Melbourne Water, 2008 Melbourne, 2015

320 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 321 VICROADS DOCUMENTS STATE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS WATER QUALITY / GROUNDWATER SITES RELEVANT MASTER PLANS: BOOKS WEBSITES M2 CityLink - Urban Design General Plan of Development, Melbourne, http://yarraandbay.vic.gov.au/report-card Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan, City of Ecological Urbanism, Edited by Mohsen Mostafavi Friends of Moonee Ponds Creek www. Strategy, Peter Elliot Architecture, VicRoads, 2015 Metropolitan Town Planning Commission, 1929 Los Angeles, 2007 with Gareth Doherty, Harvard University Graduate mooneepondscreek.org.au http://www.melbournewater.com.au/waterdata/ School of Design, Lars Muller Publishers 2010 CityLink Tulla Widening - Air Quality Assessment, Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme, riverhealthdata/waterwayquality/Pages/Waterway- San Pedro Creek Improvements Project, San Antonio http://www.strathmore3041.org/history.html Aecom Australia, prepared for VicRoads, April 2015 Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, 1954 water-quality-data.aspx River Authority, Texas, 2015 (http://spcproject.org/) Projective Ecologies, Chris Reed & Nina-Marie Lister. Published by Actar Publishers with Harvard Graduate www.202020vision.com.au CityLink Tulla Widening - Environmental Assessment, Index of Stream Condition - The Third Benchmark of Water Flows The Underline - Framework Plan & Demonstration School of Design, New York, 2014 Aecom Australia, prepared for VicRoads, April 2015 Victorian River Condition, DEPI, State Government of Projects, James Corner Field Operations, 2015 www.vic.waterwatch.org.au Waterwatch http://www.melbournewater.com.au/waterdata/ , 2013 prepared for Friends of the Underline, in partnership Urban Ecology - Science of Cities, Richard TT www.cleaneryarrabay.vic.gov.au/report-card CityLink Tulla Widening - Hydraulic Assessment, waterwaydiversionstatus/pages/moonee-ponds- with Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation and Open Foreman, Cambridge University Press, 2014 Aecom Australia, prepared for VicRoads, March 2015 Port Phillip Bay Coastal Adaption Pathways Project, creek.aspx Spaces Department, Miami-Dade Transit Department http://yarrariver.org.au/ Yarra Riverkeeper Association Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), Association Lost Landscapes, LOLA, nai010 publishers, CityLink Tulla Widening - CityLink Portals to Bulla Road of Bayside Municipalities (ABM) and the Coastal http://www.melbournewater.com.au/waterdata/ Rotterdam, 2013 www.ecrr.org European Centre for River Restoration - Traffic Noise Assessment, Aecom Australia, prepared Control Board (CCB), 2011 rainfallandriverleveldata/Pages/Rainfall-and-river- for VicRoads, July 2015 level-new.aspx?SiteID=43 OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS: Design in the Terrain of Water, ed. Anuradha Mathur www.therrc.co.uk The River Restoration Centre Permitted Clearing of Native Vegetation – Biodiversity Urban River Rehabilitation as an Integrative Part of & Dilip Da Cunha, Applied Research & Design Citylink Tulla Widening - Dynon Road To Moreland http://www.vvg.org.au/cb_pages/disclaimer.php wiki.reformrivers.eu REFORM - Restoring Rivers Assessment Guidelines, DEPI, 2013 Sustainable Urban Water Systems, Gul Simsek, Atatürk Publishing, 2014 Road, Archaeological And Cultural Heritage Desktop for Effective Catchment Management University, Turkey, 48th ISOCARP Congress 2012 Assessment Due Diligence Report, Dr. Vincent Clark & Plan Melbourne 2014 www.planmelbourne.vic.gov. Large Parks, ed Julia Czerniak and George Hargreaves, riverrestoration.wikispaces.com Stream & Watershed Associates Pty Ltd, prepared for VicRoads, April 2015. au/Plan-Melbourne Princton Architectural Press, 2007 CSIRO & BOM The Urban Stream Syndrome: Current Knowledge Restoration, University of New Mexico And The Search For A Cure, Walsh, C.J.; Roy, A.H.; Cycle Notes No. 21- Widths of Off Road Shared Use Plan Melbourne Refresh, 2015 State of the Climate 2014, CSIRO and Bureau of Design with Nature, Ian McHarg, John Wiley & Sons, Feminella, J.W.; Cottingham, P.D.; Groffman, P.M.; www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable- Paths, VicRoads, June 2010. Meteorology New York, 1967 Metropolitan Melbourne Investigation FINAL REPORT, Morgan, R.P. (2005). The urban stream syndrome: development-goals/ VicRoads Fauna Sensitive Road Design Guidelines, Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC), http://www.csiro.au/en/Research/OandA/Areas/ current knowledge and the search for a cure. Journal Made In Australia - The Future of Australian Cities, www.worldurbancampaign.org/ VicRoads, 2012. 2011 Assessing-our-climate/State-of-the-Climate/2014- of the North American Benthological Society 24(3), Richard Weller & Julian Bolleter, UWA Publishing, 2013 SoC-Report 706-723 www.ar5-syr.ipcc.ch/ VicRoad Traffic Monitor https://public.tableau. Biodiversity of Metropolitan Melbourne, Prepared for Northern Melbourne Waterways Study: a report to com/views/TMIndex/Index?:embed=y&:show Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC), Connecting To The Future - The Alternative to the Northern Melbourne Regional Organisation, Preston www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/ Tabs=y&:showVizHome=no#1&%3Adisplay_ ARCUE, 2009. Victorian Transport Plan, Public Transport Users Institute of Technology, 1975 BICYCLE NETWORK Lookup/3222.0main+features82012%20(base)%20 count=yes&%3Atoolbar=no Association, 2009 to%202101 www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/for-government- IPCC, 2014: Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. and-business/3060/ http://digital.edition-on.net/wardour/ Contribution of Working Groups I, II and III to the Fifth http://www.hphpcentral.com/articles-research ArupDesignBook2015 Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Value of Parks PARKS VICTORIA DOCUMENTS Climate Change [Core Writing Team, R.K. Pachauri and Linking People + Spaces - A Strategy for Melbourne’s L.A. Meyer (eds.)]. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland. http://melbourneurbanforestvisual.com.au/ Open Space Network, Parks Victoria, 2002 MCC Urban Forest The Landscape Urbanism Reader, ed. Charles Healthy Parks Healthy People: the State of the Waldheim, Princeton Architectural Press, New York, http://economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/transport/ Evidence 2015, prepared for Parks Victoria by Mardie 2005. rail-and-roads/-tulla-widening/citylink-tulla- Townsend, Claire Henderson-Wilson, Elyse Warner widening-technical-reports and Lauren Weiss, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, 2015 www.thenatureofcities.com

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322 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 323 USEFUL ON LINE PUBLICATIONS: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/city-sprawl-or- http://issuu.com/birkhauser.ch/docs/landscape- skyscraper-tall-why-cant-melbourne-do-urban-design- infrastructure-swa better-20151010-gk65r7.html http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/eastwest-link- Roads irreparably-flawed-20130801-2r2vy https://theconversation.com/do-more-roads-really- mean-less-congestion-for-commuters-39508 http://www.theage.com.au/ articles/2004/01/24/1074732652410. http://architectureau.com/articles/going-down-the- html?from=storyrh same-old-road/ http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/moonee-ponds- http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbournes-long- community-angered-over-eastwest-link-claim- hard-road-ahead-freeway-traffic-on-course-to-double- 20131111-2xc9y.html in-20-years-20160219-gmyhv1.html http://www.theage.com.au/national/health/the- Nature In Cities true-cost-of-fat-obesity-a-130-billion-drag-on-our- http://ec.europa.eu/environment/integration/ wellbeing-20151204-glfh6a.html research/newsalert/pdf/nature_in_urban_ environments_reduces_stress_420na4_en.pdf http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/the- insiders-guide-to-melbourne-how-our-stormwater- Four Ways to Reduce the Loss of Native Plants and drains-just-became-cool-20151101-gkmjsz.html Animals from Our Cities and Towns, Mark McDonnell, Sacred Kingfisher Melbourne. Amy Hahs, Parkville, Australia. April 14, http://www.theage.com.au/comment/urban-jungle- 2014 http://www.thenatureofcities.com/2014/04/14/ radical-ways-to-improve-our-city-life-20151207-glhb53 four-ways-to-reduce-the-loss-of-native-plants-and- http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/guy-calls-for- animals-from-our-cities-and-towns/ population-debate-and-places-east-west-link-back-on- http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/fighting-for- the-agenda-20151130-glbnac survival-some-animals-and-plants-are-thriving-in-the- http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/labor-urged-to- heart-of-melbourne-20160428-gogzle save-states-ravaged-rivers-20151211-gllx8p Infrastructure http://www.theage.com.au/comment/urban-jungle- https://freeassociationdesign.wordpress. radical-ways-to-improve-our-city-life-20151207-glhb53 com/2010/05/07/minimalism-and-infrastructure/ http://architectureau.com/articles/the-ethical-city-an- Design For Stream Restoration, Shields, Copeland, idea-whose-time-has-come/ Klingeman, Doyle,Simon, in Journal Of Hydraulic White-faced Heron Engineering, August 2003. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/east-west-link- Photo Credits: Anna Lanigan remains-a-high-priority-says-infrastructure-umpire- 20160216-gmv9h6.html

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOOLS Stakeholder Workshops Final Consultation on the draft Chain of Ponds heritage of the creek; and, the protection of existing Landscape literacy is aided by an understanding A number of different technique were deployed to A number of workshops were held over the course of open space within the creek corridor. of how attitudes and ideas towards the creek have gather information and discuss the project with the project. Each workshop was designed to solicit The final community consultation process invited evolved over a period of time. For this reason, we have the community and stakeholder. The following is a information and feedback from a wide range of residents and key stakeholders to make submissions provided the following brief summary of community summary of the consultation methods undertaken as stakeholders during the development of the project. regarding the draft strategy. Three community Moonee Ponds Creek Collaboration Group and stakeholder consultation undertaken as part of part of the project. consultation events were held at the Campbell The Moonee Ponds Creek Collaboration Group was Postcards previous projects and studies relating to the Moonee Turnbull in Brunswick West, the Flemington established in 2016, by Melbourne Water in response Graphic Ponds Creek. Analysing this feedback is useful in Postcards with project information were created and Community Centre and Glenroy Library. A public to the growing concerns from Council that the understanding consistent themes or ideas that have The development of a unique graphic identify for distributed at the local libraries, bringing awareness of seminar and panel discussion was held together with overall health of the creek and environs was further persisted over time, providing a valuable insight into the project that was based on a combination of the project. the Friends of Moonee Ponds Creek at the Glenroy deteriorating due to the impact of infrastructure the attitudes of the community towards the creek. the background scientific reports and historical Library. Overall 50 general comments and 80 formal projects, development and management within Festival Installation Event investigation of the Moonee Ponds Creek. The submissions received on the document including the catchment. As an urban waterway, the creek This was an opportunity to reach a broad range of graphic identity flows through different components of formal submissions from the National Trust and the has yet been established as a priority, however it’s CONSULTATION STRATEGY people during the 2016 and 2017 Moonee Valley the project, helping to create a unique and identifiable Friends of Moonee Ponds Creek. role in the proposed Arden Macaulay precinct and The aim of consultation is to engage people to marker for the project. Festival and inform the community about the project, Following the community feedback process, further the development of the Chain of Ponds document, participate with a project and to discuss their ideas the web site, as well as to solicit thoughts on the consultation meetings were held with key Council and provided the much need impetus to focus on and experiences in a positive, constructive manner. Project Web Site creek. external stakeholders (including Melbourne Water, the the waterway, bringing together a wide variety of Effective consultation helps to guide everyone, A project specific web site containing information We developed a captivating and engaging installation Moonee Ponds Creek Collaboration, DELWP and the stakeholders, interest groups and landowners to the including the community, stakeholders, Council about the project was developed as a one stop including a historical chronology of the Creek. We Victorian Planning Authority) to review the amended discussion. and consultants, together through this journey of shop. It contained all information about the also created a large aerial image to scale (1:2000) of 10 year Implementation Plan. investigation and discovery and to arrive at a shared project. Importantly, the website also housed a key The Collaboration Group has embraced principles of the site and wider important areas that was 5.45 lineal understanding. consultation activity in the form of an Interactive All of the feedback was detailed, positive and helped the Chain of Ponds document, recognising a need metres in length . Map. The role of this Map was to seek feed back from form the final document with many constructive for coordinated approach to this asset. The group Central to every project is a strong community typically ‘time poor’ individuals who are keen to voice suggestions and recommendations for improvement. consists of 17 stakeholders groups. The development engagement strategy, which underpins the Final Community Exhibition their ideas via the convenience of their personal digital Common themes from the feedback included: of Memorandum of Understanding, agreement to development of the project ideas. In considering This final community consultation event is yet to device (phone, ipad or computer). complements for the collaborative approach to the undertake Planning Controls and mapping have been consultation for the project, two ideas emerged. be undertaken. The purpose of this consultation is work; a call for the removal of the concrete channel some of the ongoing catchment wide initiatives that very clear - it is an opportunity to confirm with the Site Billboards along the Moonee Ponds Creek; improvements to have developed from this group. Idea 01 - Female Friendly community that ‘we have got it right’ - that we have These A3 sized colour billboards distributed along the shared path; greater permeability and public What does a female friendly city look and feel like? investigated the broad ideas of what the Creek could the creek at key access points. They were intended access along, and connectivity to, the creek corridor; In 2015, Lucy Turnbull called on city planners and be in relation to the physical realities and constraints to bring awareness to the project to people using the improved protection and enhancement of the designers to make building female-friendly cities a of the site. This will be a point in time bringing creek, directing people to the project specific web site natural environment; improved management of litter core component of urban renewal. ‘If the city is female together of the very intensive Creek analysis, the for further information including the opportunity to waste and water pollution; more sensitive urban friendly, it is friendly to everybody’. regulatory requirements for the Creek and what this add a spot on the interactive web site. development along the creek corridor; improved means for the re-invigorated creek. Idea 02 - Child Friendly safety; additional planting of vegetation; greater ‘The UNICEF Child Friendly Cities project defines a acknowledgement of the cultural, social and natural city as a local system of good governance committed to fulfilling children’s rights to influence local decision -making, walk safely on streets on their own and meet friends and play. Children are recognised as citizens with needs for spacial spaces that planners need to consider at all levels of government.’ How do children participate in their communities and neighbourhoods?

326 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 327 STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP NO. 01 Environment Social Economic Governance Anything Else? Held early in the project (February 2016), the first “Improve the water quality of the creek, “Respect the Wurundjeri and other cultural “Identify and develop quantifiable economic “We need a clear governance structure.” “Don’t lock out future options - we may want to stakeholder workshop was designed to identify key ecological health, and biodiversity of the creek heritage of the Creek” and financial value to the open space and go higher than the bar we have set”. “Provide an advocacy document for key principles to guide the development of the project. and adjacent landscape and public open space” associated services along the creek.” “Develop an identifiable linear park connecting stakeholders that will help protect and manage “The basic point: restore/recreate natural creek; The workshop was attending by a wide variety of “Reduce storm water runoff into the creek” Moonee Valley to the inner city to the outer the creek and environments into the future.” naturalisation”. people and organisations, including City of Moreland, suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne.” City of Hume, City of Moonee Valley, Melbourne Water, “Promote efficient and sustainable water “Facilitate ongoing dialogue, collaboration and City West Water, the Friends of the Moonee Ponds management throughout the creek catchment” “Enhance urban livability by improving public coordination across multiple local governments, Creek, Moonee Ponds BUG (Bicycle User Group), amenity, activities and functions” state government agencies and community “Protect the creek corridor from inappropriate interested residents, as well as professionals from the stakeholders.” project consultant team.01 urban and infrastructure encroachment.” “Innovative, opportunities for artwork” “Adjacent land to be suitable zoned and “Creating and restoring wetlands.” “Create recreational opportunities that This workshop was dynamic and fun, with people acquired to complete the linear corridor” working in a respectful and collaborative manner. encourage a healthy and happy community that People were identified by their first name only, so that more regularly use and enjoy the creek.” people were not necessarily aware of which particular “Improve access from adjoining organisations each person represented, allowing neighbourhoods & activity centres by promoting individuals to more freely express their thoughts. pedestrian & bicycle connectivity along the Consequently, the workshop was not dominated by creek.” the ‘professional voice’. “Improve access & signage from adjoining A number of ‘butcher paper’ panels developed around neighbourhoods and activity centres” particular themes and principles where produced, identifying a range of issues raised during the “Resolve flood risk through innovative and workshop. At the end of the workshop, people were holistic design solutions.” invited to rank issues according to importance and meaning. The following is a summary of these results showing particular ideas that received higher than 5 ‘votes’.

01 33 people attended the workshop

328 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 329 POSTCARDS “The north is good. Best part is Moreland Road Concrete Channel Revegetation & Biodiversity Open Space & Activities Planning, Governance & Maintenance To help create awareness for the project, as well as to Kelvin Thomson: John Pascoe Fawkner “Remove the concrete”; “Improve natural part of the creek. More trees, “Areas to engage the general community”. “Setback of buildings, roads” offer further opportunities for feedback and ideas, a Reserve up to the Western Ring Road”; plants to bring more birds and animals” “Go back to old creek - unfortunately to go back “Remove or reduce back fences to remove “Stronger development controls” postage paid postcard was created and distributed to “The whole creek is awesome! No favourites”; will not happen. Perhaps beautify the creek a bit “The natural environment should be reinstated some blind spots and make the environment of key locations through the community. This included “A commitment to make large changes to some better. Maybe make the water in it a bit deeper”; to the full length of the creek. Enhanced with the Creek larger”; local libraries throughout the City of Moonee Valley “All of it”; sections from all stakeholders & large funding additional native vegetation for the specific and the City of Moreland. “I feel the fact that the creek is paved/cemented “Increase open space”; opportunities to do so” “Anywhere that does not have concrete lining area.” drastically reduces wildlife and habitat that The postcard invited people to share their stories of the creek”. “Separate bike track”; “Cleaned and maintained all year around” would naturally reoccur. Un-pave the creek so “Restore or create a natural environment of the Moonee Ponds creek, and specifically to answer The second category of responses reflects the overall that birds + plant life can return”; traditional park space, especially at the mouth two questions - “Update the bike track”; “Clean up all rubbish along the banks” frustration at the poor quality of the creek- of Ormond Road” “Force the government to do what they paid for What is your favourite spot along the Creek? “Pathways for walkers/runners”; “Clean up near flats + racecourse Road” “Nothing - it is just a big drain it is so ugly”; and return the concrete channel (that is jokingly “Trees planted along the graffiti covered side If you could choose one thing to improve the called Moonee Ponds Creek) to a natural creek”; fence you see as you come back from Brosnan “Widen, strengthen, improve the shared path so “None. Concrete, graffiti, neglect and near “Not scenic”; creek and it’s surrounds what would it be? Crescent to Margaret St. Either side looks lovely there is less conflict between the various people Docklands junk in the water. Not a walk, not a “Naturalise the concrete sections of the creek”; using & enjoying the creek corridor“ creek.” “No favourite spot along the Creek”. with all the tree planting” There were 25 responses to the first question and “I wish to see the awful concrete removed!”; “Market gardens/community gardens” “Improve ugly areas that have more hope of 62 responses to the second question. This suggests If you could choose one thing to improve the creek “Revegetation” remediation” the community values the creek and see future “Undertake work that changes people’s and it’s surrounds what would it be? “Bird friendly plantings to link some of the good “More rainbows - a nice rainbow mural at improvements as beneficial and worthwhile. perceptions of the creek as a concrete drain to a Responses overwhelmingly related to the following patches that exist” the gateway to Moonee Valley - council “No rubbish, no signs of vandalism.” valuable waterway corridor”; What is your favourite spot along the creek? two topics; collaboration with LGBTIQ group”; “Plant more diversity within garden beds” Connections, Access & Safety “Remove all the concrete channels”; Responses to this question largely fell into two distinct “Remove the concrete channel.” “Sunshade over playground at Strathmore “Improve connections”; categories. The first displayed great affection for the “Work together to get good outcomes” Football Oval + more seating in shade. “Turn it into something other than concrete creek despite it’s problems, and is reflected in the “Revegetate the creek corridor.” Sunshade over the swings;” “Improve access and signage to the creek from drain - with a flourishing ecosystem - something “Improve habitat linkages” following types of comments - main roads”; This reflects two ideas that have consistently emerged to enhance the lives + recreation of the local “More playgrounds for toddlers, adventure “More trees” “The more ‘natural’ areas to the north”; in all community consultation since 1975. inhabitants”; obstacles for toddlers to climb on” “Remove the freeway and restore the floodplain “Trees” of the creek”; “Convert sections of the creek back to a Stormwater Management waterway as opposed to concrete channel”; “Make the creek accessible and safe for walks”; “More habitat creation” “Concrete stormwater / floodwater structures are ugly and there are better ways to deal “Remove concrete lining”; “More planting of appropriate vegetation” “There are some blind corners that create a with floodwaters that have positive outcomes. collision risk”; “Transform the creek back to a natural creek “More shady indigenous trees” Encourage ecology” rather than the drain it has become in the last “Improve safety”; 30 years”; “More trees for wildlife” “Distributed flow and stormwater management” “Signage every 100m painted on the track “Remove concrete”; “More re-vegetation. Otherwise fine as is” “Improve water quality” indicating dogs need to be on leads on & within 10 metres of the creek”; “Mitigate extensive concrete sections through “Turn it into a wildlife corridor with trees and ‘naturalisation”; shrubs. Plenty of nest boxes.” “Signage & lighting”

“Reduction of concrete.” “Greenery + shade + ducks + peace” “Natural wetlands”;

“The value of nature translating into natural elements like re-vegetation”.

330 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 331 PROJECT WEBSITE INTERACTIVE MAP Analytics - Quantity Analytics - Age In recognition of the scale and length of the study An important component of the project website A total of 110 ‘spots’ were received on the Interactive A range of different age groups were identified area, and the fact that the creek represents an has been the creation of the Interactive Map, an Map, providing a wide range of information across the including - important boundary between municipal areas, a on-line community engagement and data collection five areas of interest. These include - • 14 -17 age group 2 dedicated project web site was established. The tool. Utilising the CrowdSpot technology01, the • Environment Spot 25 comments website (www.ourcreek.com.au) becomes a ‘one stop Interactive Map is a customised interactive map • 18 - 24 age group 3 shop’ for information about the project, providing a deployed through the project website that allows • Transport Spot 31 comments • 25 - 34 age group 11 central resource for all things related to the project. It people to contribute input on geographic locations • History Spot 13 comments provides a convenient and central portal for people to along the creek. The Interactive map was active for • 35-49 age group 30 access information and updates on the project. The approximately two months, from late January until • Attraction Spot 15 comments • 50-59 age group 28 website is designed to be accessible from all digital early April 2016, and was advertised in a variety of • Idea Spot 26 comments • 60-69 age group 28 devices, including mobile phones. locations. Most people who responded indicated they are • 70-84 age group 12 Structure Purpose accessing the creek on a weekly basis. • Unknown age group 6 The structure of the project website is as simple as Given the length and size of the study area, it is possible with direct access to a range of information, recognised that the issues affecting people along the including the interactive map, chronology display, and creek may vary considerably based on their location. consultation feedback. As the project has evolved, the Consequently, the Interactive Map was considered website has been incrementally updated to reflect the an important tool to capture a wide range of issues growing body of work around the master plan. and attitudes towards the creek, based on five key topics; environment, transport and access, history and Analytics stories, attractions and ideas. Since the project website was launched in December 2015, there has been over 1,200 visitors to the site, Furthermore, the visibility of feedback through the representing over 60 hours of engagement time. The interactive map was considered important, allowing website has also allowed people to register for project people to view, as well as respond to, the range of updates. To date, over 100 people have registered. comments and ideas being generated. This method of on-line consultation becomes an efficient means for the Community to contribute to a broad discussion, and for the project team to gather vital information and feedback from the community to inform the master plan.

The Interactive Map also incorporated a short survey designed to capture important information about the respondents, including age breakdown, methods of accessing the creek, frequency of use and so forth.

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332 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 333 INTERACTIVE MAP FEEDBACK Environment Spots Transport Spots History Spots Attraction Spots Idea Spots Results from the Interactive Map are best viewed on The responses to this topic focused on the importance Many comments focused on the disconnection Range of interesting stories and facts that shed light Role of community gardens. Role of the Friends group. the project website (www.ourcreek.com.au) where of the creek as a wildlife corridor, as well as supporting between the shared path and the surrounding on how the creek used to be. Co-sharing of community assets. Returning more land to ‘natural state’ for the results can be cross referenced against the access to the water. neighbourhoods, and the overall very poor quality of Importance of halting concrete lining. recreation and wildlife. geographic locations along the creek. An overall the shared path itself. Favourite spots (incl. for picnics, dog walking) “Importance of community / Friends group in summary of the responses is provided here. Preserve remnant historic plantings. Paths on both sides of the creek. undertaking planting.” “Informal water crossings are important.” Amazing graffiti. Need for more historic plaques. More native plantings, particularly to support “Call for more revegetation and planting, as well “Parking pressures posed by activities located Varying opinions about some of the birdlife. as introduction of wetlands;” along the creek (e.g. Men’s Shed, sports ovals).” infrastructure. More crossings. “Limitations of the concrete channel in “Resolve conflicts between dogs off lead areas More seating. supporting wildlife.” and bikes.” Improved interfaces with local parks. More activities including barbecues, skate “Need for more revegetation, particularly “Better lighting.” parks, tennis courts, guided walks. More seating. understory to support biodiversity.” Poor quality of shared path and adjacent Weed and rubbish removal. “Importance of access to water.” landscape. Unpaved tracks on opposite side of creek for “Observing wildlife, incl. birds, eels.” Difficulty in accessing the shared path in areas. dog off leash areas.

“Need for creek crossings.” Solve Vanberg disconnection. More community gardens.

“Need to celebrate graffiti.” Resolve steep sections of path. Better underpasses and creek crossings.

“Need for greater litter and weed management.” Resolve sharp corners / bends. Less concrete.

Better signage. Running water.

“More footbridge connections.” More secluded walking tracks.

“Riding on the concrete drain at Travancore More parkland. good.” More separation between bikes and “There’s a sort of elegant pedestrians. Resolve the Vanberg disconnect. beauty to this area where Remove concrete and restore to a natural state. overpass and creek “A series of interesting Create more ponds. “Recreate ponds along the intersect. This spot is spaces linked by the water creek - enhance habitat Resolve conflicts between dog off leash and especially beautiful during which can ‘perform’ in a shared trail. and ecology, create daylight hours. When variety of ways to enhance Provide access to the waters edge. opportunities for the “Clean, free of rubbish there is sunlight shining recreation, increase Stop freeway widening. water to return to natural through, I find a calmness “New pondage creating habitat and resolve issues with lots more birdlife, “A green creek, not a systems of evaporation in the scale of this space an attractive water feature, of bike path, acquire land if wildlife, plants, trees - a paved one.” and hydrating the earth.“ in between.” habitat, biodiversity” required.” green oasis!!” 334 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 335 MOONEE VALLEY FESTIVAL DISPLAY People attending the festival had the opportunity to What places along the Creek are a ‘no go area’ The annual Moonee Valley Festival was held in review the information, contribute ideas and discuss for you? Queens Park in late February 2016 and 2017. An a range of issues and opportunities with project team How do you make the Creek a valuable important component of the community consultation members, Council staff and Friends of the Moonee destination? for the Our Moonee Ponds Creek project was the Ponds Creek. installation and display of a wide variety of information What is your favourite place along the Moonee The display was designed as a ‘conversation starter’, about the creek and it’s history, represented as a Ponds Creek? to explore the nature of the creek and to create thematic chronology and a large map table. greater awareness of the creek as an important asset Describe in words or images what the Creek Chronology Display within the urban environment today. The display was means to you. consistently busy across the entire day with curious The chronology was developed to better understand and animated people, and extensive and valuable What would you like the Creek to be in 50 years the history and evolution of the creek. Many people feedback was received, which has been crucial to the time? Are there any places along the creek studied the Chronology very intently, both individually development of the project. where noise is a problem? or with a companion. It created much discussion and evoked many memories. Painting the Creek How do you encourage more people to love the Moonee Ponds Creek? Anna Lanigan from the FoMPC created a series of A large table was also provided for people to paint captivating ‘before and after images’ of particular a response, and this attracted a very steady and What are your five wishes for the Moonee locations along the creek, highlighting the extensive enthusiastic crowd of drawers, painters and mark Ponds Creek? changes that have occurred. Many people were makers. The painting table was predominantly What can be done to improve the Moonee particularly interested in these captivating images of attended by children (and parents), and it revealed Ponds Creek? the creek. the strong relationship and curiosity children have with the natural environment and that it is ultimately How should we look after the Moonee Ponds Aerial Table Cloth the children who have a keen understanding of the Creek? Accompanying the chronology was a large aerial importance of the natural environment and the need photograph of the entire study area, with a property to look after it, as evidenced in many of their paintings What animals would you like to see more of cadastral overlay and a thin line of blue indicating the and depictions. along the Moonee Ponds Creek? creek. This was laid out horizontally as a table cloth Ideas for the Creek Paint or draw how you would best describe the which people could annotate and markup. The water tools and linear park components were Moonee Ponds Creek ? This offered an interesting counterpoint to the presented at the 2017 Moonee Valley Festival to What words best describe the Moonee Ponds chronology display, allowing people to establish showcase the number of initiatives and opportunities Creek for you? their geographic location to the creek. People were related to the Moonee Ponds Creek. An interactive interested in finding where they lived and the path water bug display engaged the imagination of young What part of the Moonee Ponds Creek should they take to get to the creek, or how they may get to people and watery environments were created we show to international tourists? work along the creek. Movable pictures of particular through various modelling materials. areas and question prompts offered people a very How do we protect the Creek from further interactive experience. The map really generated a We Asked These Questions freeway expansion in the future? informal conversation about the creek. ‘Post it’ notes How do you get to the Moonee Ponds Creek? Do you use the shared path along the Creek as a were added to the map as the many conversations How do you make the Moonee Ponds Creek thoroughfare for commuting or as a destination? progressed. Most of the public seemed to like their more visible? comments recorded, rather than write the comment themselves, was an interesting observation.

336 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 337 SUMMARY OF RESPONSES Attitudes Towards the Creek concrete in some portions.’ ‘More educational signage - interpretive signage Connections, Access & Safety Bike Issues Overall there was significant interest in the creek and ‘Make people love the creek.’ about how aborigines used the landscape.’ ‘Wouldn’t run along creek due to safety.’ ‘Bike path west side of the freeway.’ ‘The concrete is good - it does a job you can’t its future. There were 109 comments aerial table cloth ‘It is a disgrace - a testament to many mistakes.’ remove it all’ ‘More Wurundjeri totems.’ ‘Night time - what happens with back lit areas ‘Bike go too fast along the path next to the with many red dots locating people homes, paths and ecology issue.’ creek.’ of travel, interest spots and activity locations. The ‘A hugely important asset, which is completely ‘Used to build bonfires.’ following is a summary of the responses, organised under used.’ ‘Need to create the link along the creek to ‘Cyclists don’t dismount where sign indicate to Revegetation, Wildlife & Biodiversity ‘Used to go down to creek before freeway with thematically. bypass Vanberg St even if it is on Pylons.’ do so because of corners and blind spots.’ ‘This person thinks it is all good.... good bike ‘Planting more indigenous growth in the flood slug guns.’ track’. ways.’ ‘Better connections over pass through to park.’ ‘Cyclists ride too fast & disregard other creek path users.’ ‘The creek is not a destination.’ ‘Any greening is good greening.’ ‘Access to school via Kelvin Thompson Park.’ Open Space & Activities ‘Lack of bike path network access.’ ‘Never go down to the creek, nothing to see.’ ‘Want it to look like a natural corridor.’ ‘We love this park with swings.’ ‘It is a bit scary at night.’ ‘Concrete is the smoothest to ride on.’ ‘I like it the way it is - preserve it.’ ‘Planting trees everywhere to make green.’ ‘Make the boardwalk wider and remove the dangerous blind corners.’ ‘Zero bike access from Pascoe Vale Road’ ‘Definitely something needs to happen along ‘It would be good to hear the Kookaburras like Planning, Governance & Maintenance the creek.’ you can along the Merri Creek.’ ‘We want to go to the creek.’ ‘ I used to work for Melbourne Water and we ‘A better bike track to get to the creek would be had to clean the creek....they do not seem to good.’ ‘Like the urban concrete jungle.’ ‘Enjoy the ducks and wildlife.’ ‘I walk past the creek to the train station.’ clean it enough now.’ ‘Dangerous corners on the bike path.’ ‘Creek near Cross Keys Reserve is very nice.’ ‘We do not get Kookaburras.’ ‘I ride to Strathmore along the creek’ ‘Chocked with weeds.’ ‘Path needs more maintenance.’ ‘We have not really seen the creek.’ ‘60 years ago platypus in 5 mile creek.’ ‘I live around here and the parks are great.’ ‘Signage and lighting.’ ‘It’s a disgrace - clean the bike path.’ ‘ I have seen an echidna near in Hope Street.’ ‘Use it to run, which is fantastic.’ ‘Bridges and under passes are a major problem.’ Concrete Channel ‘More varied planting types.’ ‘A pedestrian bridge here would provide ‘More bins for people to put rubbish in.‘ ‘ I have been trying to get rid of the concrete for improved access to playground.’ 30 years...... ’ ‘More trees.’ ‘Too much rubbish.’ ‘Pedestrian footbridge would be great to ‘I remember when the community stopped more ‘More planted areas to support smaller Moreland.’ ‘People throwing rubbish in the creek - bottles, concrete going in.’ woodland birds.’ supermarket trollies etc...’ ‘Need more activities & destinations to ‘End of the concrete - start of a beautiful creek.’ ‘Highlight beautiful trees.’ encourage people to the creek, like cafes.’ ‘Neglected rubbish dumping ground in some ‘More planting along the creek.’ areas.’ ‘Remove concrete channel.’ ‘Urban space needs to be diverse - needs an overhaul’. ‘How to change from a big drain into a creek?’ ‘Clean it - filthiest creek in Melbourne.’ ‘More divergent paths making journey more ‘Changing people’s perception critical - too Stories and Histories ‘Noise & fumes from airport when wind in interesting.’ many people see it as a drain not a creek.’ ‘The creek is so rich in stories - tell it.’ wrong direction.’ ‘More rock crossings.’ ‘Remove concrete channel.’ ‘I grew up along the creek, lizard hunting, mushrooming, smoking near the dam, walking ‘Make it better more amenity, nicer.’ ‘Get ride of the concrete and slow the flow of Water Management along the creek, I don’t go to the creek now, I go water.’ to Maribrynong instead.’ ‘Needs more parking at Essendon Station.’ ‘Can the Racecourse be used for flood retention?’ ‘Shame about the drain.’ ‘Make people aware of what is at the end of the ‘I like the track on the MVCC side.’ street’. ‘It is a storm water catchment.’ ‘Looks like a drain - don’t think of it as a creek.’ ‘The creek is more of a track.’ ‘Historic plaque to commemorate the Essendon ‘When it rains it is amazing to see it 3/4 full of ‘Concrete is good in places for urban fun & ‘Planned graffiti with artist commission under Primary school.’ water.’ skateboarding, but would be good to remove bridge - make attractive.’ 338 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 339 OTHER SUBMISSIONS “Improve bike track access to the creek.” should be incorporated in the design to ensure “My idea for the Moonee Ponds Creek would be “I live close to the creek in Pascoe Vale and I “I also note that potential walkway and/or The following is a summary list of other submissions reasonable water quality is maintained. It’s to establish an all weather walking track, where use the path all the time for running as it’s a cycling area could be possibly developed on the “Remove concrete barriers where possible.” received in response to the project. important that they do NOT become sewers possible, along the East side of the creek, and great way to stay off the roads. But it would be Eastern side via suitably connected by walkover “Our past Mayor Jan Chantry had a vision of like Queens Park and the puddle outside the then making it an off leash dog walking zone. even better if the path design took into account type bridges wherever possible. These could be Stories an avenue of Flowering Gums along Mascoma Boathouse befouled by water birds.” No cyclists would be allowed on this side, and runners as well as cyclists.” possibly used to separate for exclusive cyclists “I’m also keen to know any Indigenous culture Street‐Boeing Reserve Strathmore Heights‐ there would be no need as the cycle path runs or walker only pathways sections where speed “Improve rain-garden options to minimise Open Space & Activities around the creek - local names and significant many have survived!!!! & are currently in along the west side. Track would not need to safety is required.” stormwater flow to creek.” “Spaces for bush kinder play - in association places... ” magnificent flower‐ & the Rainbow Lorikeets be wide, a metre or so would do, and could be with local kindergartens, for children to spend “In creating a vision I would consider a slightly love them. Thankyou Jan More flowering bird “This photo taken during one of our driest pounded gravel or screenings. Some of the Concrete Channel all day along the creek once a week or so. elevated and parallel boardwalk style walkway attracting natives please to be included in the hottest summers shows the beginning of my eastern sections in Strathmore north are already Places could include Fraser Reserve, Cross overlooking and parallel to the creek possibly “I would like to see the original setting of the Urban Plan for MP Creek Thankyou” dream to return stormwater to Boeing parklands popular with dog walkers, but become very Keys Reserve, Government Rd and other for walkers, where practical and commercially creek returned to that’s format. I remember the as it makes its way into the Moonee Ponds muddy in mid winter.” “Shrubs versus Graffiti …. SHRUBS WIN” suitable spots along the creek.” viable. Particularly in safety areas whereby area near Travancore park being wild and over Creek. The current overflow pits capturing “Sections of the path that have a steep cross- cyclists use the bitumen and/or hard surface run but far more attractive that the “drain” the storm water from Essendon Fields and are “Boundaries shared with parkland and open slope/camber – there are several of these “My wife and I frequently use the MPC area by areas so neither party can unexpectedly wander council turned it into in the past years. It is now providing much needed moisture to our space protected by shrubs to make it harder sections, particularly near Strathmore North walking our dogs daily between our home in in each other’s pathway. Boardwalks could not only unattractive but dangerous. My wish parched parklands‐‐the green strips are where for vandals to tag. We must remember, taggers Primary school (but to varying degrees along Hutcheson Street, via Salisbury Street, Fanny also provide significant visual improvements, is to have it beautified and made natural once the overflow spills occasionally, the dry areas want to be noticed, therefore we should not give the whole length of the path). This is really bad Park, MPC (western side) walkway and exit via resting and viewing areas for integrated again to encourage wild life to that area .” are what the entire park would be like without them the opportunity.” for runner’s feet and legs (can cause injuries). Gordon Street through Montgomery Park and native vegetation and history walks that blend the overflow pits. How wonderful would it be for Revegetation, Wildlife & Biodiversity It would be great if this could be addressed Albion Street to Hutcheson Street” seamlessly, as has been done in many national “Councils to support and encourage home the vegetation birdlike & environment to have all “Many years ago, with funding from Councils, a as part of upgrade works (while still meeting park areas...” owners to allow shrub plantings along their the storm water captured in underground tanks “The shared walkway between cyclists and local friends group Strathoak Planters and the drainage requirements).” property boundaries.” connected to distributor lines & use the natural walkers is typically fine, creates colour, Moonee Ponds Creek Coordination Committee slope of the land to provide much needed water “My main use of the path is for running. I would movement, community vibrancy and a greater (MPCCC), decided to plant a site in Oak Park. “To create a great environment to welcome to our parched park& as well provide a natural love for sections of the path to be constructed feeling of personal safety for potentially more wildlife back to the city that we all have a right They planted shrubs along the outer boundaries filter for the storm water as it slowly seeps with a gravel/lilydale toppings, like sections of vulnerable walkers such as females.” and responsibility to share.” down gently into the creek‐eliminating the flash the Yarra River trail and the Tan. This surface of properties adjacent to the creek. MPCCC “The shared walkway also has some safety “Funds that are continually being wasted on flooding that usually occurs.” is much easier on runner’s bodies and would carefully selected shrubs rather than trees to challenges even for mutually responsible avoid problems associated with large trees cleaning up graffiti to be better spent on plants attract more runners to the creek.” Planning, Governance & Maintenance users. This is on blind corners and entry/exit being planted close to homes. One home owner and education.” “One thing that really attracts runners to use an points such as Montgomery Park boardwalk on this particular unit development requested “Ensure city link developments to do not “SUCH A SIMPLE SOLUTION …. PLANT area for their workouts is a gravel circuit with and Gordon Streets. One significant safety that their boundary be kept free of plants. damage creek environment.” SHRUBS TO DISCOURAGE UNWANTED distance markers. There are several potential problem is near and under the Albion Street Over the years, these shrubs have grown and TAGGING. I am hoping my request here will Connections, Access & Safety locations along where a short (1-3 km) circuit bridge. Cyclists build up significant speed when are now quite dense. They look gorgeous and encourage MVCC and other councils to plant “Bridge over creek needs better lighting” could be constructed, with the creek path acting travelling either way and I believe that its is provide a great habitat for local wildlife. What is along shared boundaries to avoid further as an access point. I am thinking something only a matter of time before a nasty accident(s) “Resolve conflict between shared path cyclists very obvious in the attached photo, is that, along vandalism.” similar to Princes Park and the Tan (but there and/or altercation(s) occurs around this area. and people crossing bridge through better site the boundary that was requested to be kept are other more local examples such as Gilpin I also think that some cyclists in places where Water Management lines and signage” clear, the tagging is rampant. This is just one Park in Brunswick). Ideally there are distance speed and safety is an issue need permanently “I’d like to see a series of mini lakes created fixed slow down engineering solutions such of many examples of evidence of this problem “Remove blind corner with pedestrian crossing posts at about 250 m intervals and drinking using weirs and a series of rills or runs between as humps, chicanes and similar devices as along the Moonee Ponds Creek.” at the Cross Keys” fountains and (potentially) lighting. With a bit them which could be used to aerate the water of creativity these circuits could include nature those successfully implemented over time for “Provide bird/frog/possum/owl/insect spotting and, to filter and clean the water, collect rubbish “Footbridge/bike path where there was recently areas, existing bridges and existing parts of the road users. Even the most responsible find sessions with local kids and community to and debris. The lakes could become places a very serious accident” path to augment/lengthen the circuit.” themselves in a hurry at times and become identify and monitor health of the creek and where locals could congregate for leisure, impatient.” “Get rid of the dangerous hairpin bend at wildlife and to engage residents with the wildlife and encourage wildlife, birds and the bigger Dean street it an accident waiting to happen. It they live nearby.” ones could even be stocked with fish. Systems detracts from the pleasant ride.”

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THEME 11 THEME 04 “Provide a clear governance THEME 08 structure facilitating ongoing THEME 02 “More planting and “Upgrade the shared path dialogue between “Recognise the revegetation for people and and provide a range of path stakeholders.” recreational use of some wildlife (improve types and options.” sections of concrete.” biodiversity).”

THEME 07 THEME 10 THEME 03 “Improve management of THEME 06 “Improve connections “Reinstate the ponds and the creek, including “Provide a wider range of between the creek and THEME 09 allow greater access to the THEME 05 maintenance and rubbish activities along the creek.” surrounding “Improve safety along the THEME 12 THEME 01 water.” “Improve stormwater removal.” neighbourhoods.” creek and shared path and “Continue to engage with the “Remove the concrete management and water resolve conicts between community and help change channel and ‘naturalise’ the quality.” dierent users.” people’s perceptions of the creek.” creek.”

342 | Chain of Ponds APPENDICES | 343 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS The authors respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land - the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, their spirits, ancestors, elders and community members past and present.

THANKYOU This project would not be possible without the involvement and assistance of many people and organisations. We would like to thank all those people involved for their dedication to improving the health of the Moonee Ponds Creek. Particular thanks to the Friends of the Moonee Ponds Creek for their amazing advocacy, tireless efforts and wonderful good humour.

PROJECT TEAM Site Office Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Storm Consulting Environmental Engineering Practical Ecology Ecological Values Physii Nature Natural Resource Management Extent Heritage Cultural Heritage Values Harvest Digital Website & Interactive Map

PROJECT SPONSORS City of Moonee Valley City of Moreland Melbourne Water Friends of the Moonee Ponds Creek

PROJECT SUPPORTERS Friends of the Moonee Ponds Creek City of Hume City of Melbourne RMIT University Landscape Architecture

Main Drains, Moonee Ponds Creek 1977 (Source : Melbourne Water Archive

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