The vision for Sullivans Creek is to re-naturalise concrete waterways.
11 October 2023
The inner north is set for an environmental transformation as Canberrans are asked to comment on a vision for Sullivans Creek that will re-naturalise concrete waterways.
The proposal will replace concrete in Sullivans Creek with native water plants that will trap nutrients and bolster biodiversity in the region.
Habitat connectivity projects like these ensure more native species have a place to call home. In addition, they help to beautify Canberra’s urban environment and give Canberrans opportunity to consider how the city can be more climate resistant.
The ACT Government’s vision for Sullivan’s Creek is to create an ecological corridor through the city.
As well as giving wildlife space to move through the landscape it helps preserve Canberra’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The vision forms part of the Government’s $2.95 million investment in the 2022-23 ACT Budget’s ‘Connecting Nature, Connecting People’ initiative.
The waterways and landscape linked to Sullivans Creek hold significant cultural importance to the local Ngunnawal community.
There will be two opportunities to provide in-person feedback.
Community pop-ups will be run on the 11th of November at the EPIC Markets and on the 15th of November at the Dickson Shops.
Canberrans can also have their say online until Wednesday 6 December on the YourSay Conversations website.
Find out more about the project on the Connecting Nature, Connecting People page on the Environment website.
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