Bayside Council will rehabilitate the western bank of Tonbridge Creek in Hawthorne Street Natural Area after securing funding support from the Australian Government.
Tonbridge Creek, a tidal waterway flowing into Botany Bay and the Georges River, is an important nursery habitat for native fish species.
However, years of ecological degradation - primarily due to invasive plant species such as lantana and morning glory - have taken a toll on the waterway.
The restoration project will span 3 years and focus on removing invasive weeds and replanting native vegetation across 1.4 hectares of degraded reserve land.
The works will enhance habitat for native wildlife and contribute to the broader health of the Georges River Catchment.
Bayside Council will contribute $120,000 to the project and will receive $180,000 as part of a broader $899,198 grant secured by Georges Riverkeeper, also known as the Georges River Combined Council's Committee.
The grant funding, provided under the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust through the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, is supporting ecological restoration efforts across four local government areas: Bayside, Fairfield, Georges River, and Liverpool.
Georges Riverkeeper was formed in 1979 by Councils with a collective responsibility for the health of the Georges River.
Bayside Mayor Edward McDougall said
"Council is continually working to protect our waterways that play such an important role in the health of the Georges River and Botany Bay."
"This wonderful initiative that is transforming our waterways and improving our local environment would not be possible without the ongoing support of the Federal Government and Georges Riverkeeper."
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