Trevor led a project to rehabilitate 300m of the Blue Wren Creek. These photos before the work started show erosion, failed rock work and an infestation of weeds on the site.

 

This project created seven rock bed control structures and one made of log, and plants were placed into a mulched area.

 

The work received a strong test when large storms hit the area. These photos were taken two days after the extreme weather subsided and show the effectiveness and sturdiness of the new beds.

 

 

CiviLake carried out work at Cockle Creek in Teralba. Around 80m of the streambank was stabilised, with five rock fillets constructed and 2000 plants added to the area.

 

 

 

Cattle, who had been having an impact on the ground, were removed from the property soon after and revegetation was completed by Landcare.

 

 

Nine years later the bank has built back out and mangroves have flourished along that spot.

 

 

 

Trevor initiated, planned and co-ordinated the restoration of approximately 150m of Marmong Creek, transforming this reach of the waterway from an eroded and weed infested mess to a stable series of pools and riffles improving water quality and providing habitat for aquatic fauna. The project included the creation of bed control structures at Marmong Creek, Woodrising. The project included the installation of five bed controls, stabilisation on both sides of a 150m stretch along the steam and the introduction of 2000 new plants. Construction was completed by Soil Conservation Service.

These first two images show the condition of the creek before work began:

The construction and planting took place in September and October, dramatically changing the look of the area.

The ultimate test for the project came when the Lake Macquarie area was hit by huge storms. The following photos show how well the bed control and stabilisation work held up to the intense weather.