Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority has merged with Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority

This project rehabilitated a section of the Duck River to showcase improvements to biodiversity and habitat through the rehabilitation of both riverbanks and an island in the river.  These works were adjacent to Webb Avenue Playing Fields, Auburn and Mackay Road, South Granville. The works built on earlier restoration and rehabilitation works already undertaken by Parramatta City Council and Auburn Council linking existing remnant vegetation, including the endangered ecological community, Cooks River Castlereagh Ironbark Forest . This project continued to green a corridor along the river by establishing a self-maintaining, healthy and representative riparian corridor.

The project also interpreted the natural and cultural heritage of the area. The area has significant cultural heritage values for both Aboriginal and early European settlement.

The project enabled capacity building for all participants and for both councils to upskill and work at similar levels.  Members of the Aboriginal community were engaged to undertake the bush food planting, allowing new skills to be fostered and liaisons with both councils to be strengthened. Local ethnic communities also had the opportunity to work together with their local councils, resulting in greater ownership of the local area and understanding of each other.

Coordinator/Project delivered by: Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority

Project Partners: Parramatta City Council and Auburn Council

Funding Sources: Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority - Icon Project

Total funding amount (include in-kind contributions):  To be advised

Project timeframe: May 2006 ? August 2008

Status:  Completed

Webpage Last updated:  October 2009