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Farewelling Geoff the Automatic River Cleaner

21/03/2024

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, …

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BIG Litter Action this week on the creek!

16/11/2023

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 …

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From little things, big things grow! A conversation with Venta Slizys

20/10/2023

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

20/10/2023

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 …

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$2.1million announced for the creek

02/08/2023

$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 …

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Council gives space back to creek and community

05/07/2023

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 …

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Featured Projects

Improving Moonee Ponds Creek

Improving Moonee Ponds Creek As part of ongoing efforts to improve the Moonee Ponds Creek linear park, a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge is proposed between Donald Avenue, Essendon and Hopetoun Avenue, Brunswick West. Description This will improve the network of paths in the local area and create a new circuit walking track option. The …

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Re-imagining Moonee Ponds Creek

Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek Melbourne Water and the Chain of Ponds Collaboration are working with the community to reimagine a section of Moonee Ponds Creek (Brosnan Cres, Strathmore) to create a more appealing waterway, activate open space, enhance recreational opportunities along the creek and improve waterway health. Description This exciting project springs from a $5million …

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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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