Creeks
Our community is fortunate to live on the banks of the River Torrens and its associated creeks and tributaries. These waterways are unique and valued places for the local community and the Traditional Owners of the land, the Kaurna People. They provide important habitats for local plants and animals as well as open spaces and experiences for community recreation. However, they are under increasing pressure from urban infill and pollution. Protecting and restoring our creeks and waterways is vitally important to maintaining a healthy environment.
Council undertakes many day to day functions as well as new programs and trials to look at ways we can continue to manage and improve our creeks.
Council has undertaken survey and management plans to guide internal planning and works required to manage and improve areas along Third, Fourth and Fifth Creeks.
A small section of Fourth Creek Morialta Parri is part of a trial for different approaches to managing our waterways. This project received grant funding from the Australian Government’s Communities Environment Program.
Many people think vegetation along creeks can cause problems, however planting trees, shrubs and smaller plants in the right places can improve the way the creek works by helping to manage flooding and erosion. Sandbagging and planting is also being trialled to help address erosion instead of more traditional engineered methods.
Planting trees along the creek also helps to increase shading and cooling which provides a nicer place to walk and provides habitat for local wildlife and makes it look a lot nicer too!
