Melbourne Water has been undertaking desilting work to clear blockages at the mouth and further upstream.
The BCNA has had long standing concerns about health and appearance issues associated with this drain and has discussed them with representatives from Melbourne Water. The pond at the mouth of the drain is attractive to children as it has the appearance of being safe. However, birds foul the water making it unsafe. The discharge from the drain also conveys a poor image of the area, particularly after heavy rainfall events in the catchment as shown here.
Click/tap here for details of earlier BCNA discussions with Melbourne Water. Increased maintenance, such as more extensive cleaning and shaping to improve water flow, has been considered the best way to improve amenity.