The Belconnen Oval Wetland is part of the ACT Government’s Healthy Waterways Program.
16 November 2023
Work on the Belconnen Oval Wetland to improve water quality and catchment health has now commenced.
The new wetland will help to remove harmful nutrients before they enter Lake Ginninderra and will also provide habitat for native species and provide an excellent place for locals to enjoy.
There will be new trees and water plants planted around the wetland, which will filter an estimated 30 per cent of harmful nutrients like phosphorous before it enters the lake.
Temporary fences will surround the area for the community’s safety to restrict access until works are completed. This is expected to happen by mid-2024.
Belconnen residents were asked to share their thoughts on the project, which shaped an improved final design.
The Belconnen Oval Wetland is part of the ACT Government’s Healthy Waterways Program, designed to remove pollutants from stormwater before it flows into lakes and ponds.
Through projects like the floating wetlands in Lake Tuggeranong and the re-naturalisation of Tuggeranong Creek, the government hopes to help foster native biodiversity across the city, reduce harmful pollutants, keep water safe, and preserve Canberra’s natural environment.
For more information about the construction work and other projects helping to protect local waterways, visit tthe ACT Healthy Waterways Program page on the Environment website.
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