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Farewelling Geoff the Automatic River Cleaner
FAREWEll GEOFF Geoff, the Automatic River Cleaner, headed back to Queensland early March after a very busy 3-4 months on the lower Moonee Ponds Creek. Thanks Geoff Since Geoff’s arrival in November 2023, almost all the rubbish flowing down the Moonee Ponds Creek has been caught and removed from the creek. Thanks to Ocean Crusaders, …
BIG Litter Action this week on the creek!
NON STOP LITTER ACTION A BIG week in litter action on the Moonee Ponds Creek with a champion of our waterways, Ocean Crusaders. A lot of litter! Moonee Ponds Creek has the most litter of all of Melbourne’s waterways and we sure got a feel for it this last week! A combination of the urbanised …
From little things, big things grow! A conversation with Venta Slizys
From little things, big things grow! A conversation with Venta Slizys Introducing Venta Venta Slizys is a valued member of the Chain of Ponds Collaboration and has been instrumental in initiating, visualising, and shaping the Collaboration into what it is today. In her role as Coordinator of City Design at Moonee Valley City Council, Venta …
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Getting to Know – Troy Pedersen
Getting to Know – Troy Pedersen Strengthening Cultural Connections A very warm welcome to Troy Pedersen – our new Indigenous Liaison and Action Lead here at the Chain of Ponds Collaboration! Since starting the role in July, Troy has already made significant strides to help weave together both past and present cultural values within the …
$2.1million announced for the creek
$2.1 million announced for the creek 2 August 2023 Wonderful news from the Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP and Mr Peter Khalil MP announcing a further $2.1 million to improve the health of Moonee Ponds Creek. Congratulations to all Chain of Ponds’ partners for continuing to transform the Moonee Ponds Creek. RESTORING MELBOURNE’S MOONEE PONDS …
Council gives space back to creek and community
Council gives space back to creek and community Merri-bek City Council have decided to turn all 1500 square metres of land at 2a John Street, Oak Park into open space for our community. $128,000 will be spent to create a space with seating, signage, a drinking fountain, vegetation and an accessible path that connects to …
Featured Projects
Arden and Macaulay
Renewing Arden and Macaulay The Arden and Macaulay urban renewal areas are located approximately two kilometres north-west of the central city, in North Melbourne and Kensington. Directly adjacent to the Moonee Ponds Creek, these renewal projects provide the opportunity for greater protection and connection to the lower Moonee Ponds Creek. DESCRIPTION In 2012 the Arden-Macaulay Structure …
Bandicoots on the Flight Path
Bandicoots on the Flight Path An exciting Chain of Ponds Initiative – borne of inspiring conversations between collaborators. ‘EcoArt’ / living art in the form of 4 vegetated bandicoots are under construction and coming soon to the Melbourne Airport flight path. DESCRIPTION This project is inspired by Rick van Keulen’s ‘Marsupial Masterpiece’ at Iramoo Wildflower …
Upper MPC Shared Trail
Upper MPC Shared Trail Feasibility A project to develop a concept plan and design / feasibility for the development of the Upper Moonee Ponds Creek Shared Path. In particular, the section between Tarnuk (Wright St) Reserve to the Woodlands Historic Park, Somerton Road Entrance in Greenvale. Description The key deliverables for this project are: A …
Past Newsletters
Chain of Ponds Newsletter - Jul 2021
Chain of Ponds Newsletter - January 2021
Chain of Ponds Newsletter - Apr 2021
The Chain of Ponds newsletter published in April 2021.
Chain of Ponds Newsletter - Jan 2021
Chain of Ponds Newsletter - January 2021
Chain of Ponds Newsletter - Aug 2020
The Chain of Ponds newsletter published in August 2020.
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