Little McCready’s Creek, Urban Systems Repair Project

Overview

AWC was engaged to ‘naturalise’ a waterway within a suburb of Mackay.                                                                                    The creek had been turned into a trapezoidal drain when the surrounding development was created, resulting in unnatural flow regimes and erosion.

Through flood modelling, increased sinuosity was achieved by cutting back banks and creating lateral wetlands that engage with high rain events. Pools were also introduced to enable fish passage and habitat features.

Tasks & Outputs

+ Community consultation
+ Flood modelling
+ Urban creek rehabilitation
+ Habitat features improved biodiversity
+ Stormwater treatment wetland
+ Fish passage
+ Pedestrian connectivity
+ Detailed design package

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