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In September 2024, a section of the Back Creek Trail from Cornell Street to Riversdale Road was closed due to the worsening condition of creek erosion.
Creek erosion can happen when water wears away the soil and rock along the creek bed and banks. It can make the surrounding areas unstable and potentially cause further damage.
Our community’s safety is our top priority, which is why we decided to close the affected site while we investigate.
Update
In April we shared our plans to repair the erosion along Back Creek Trail. We anticipated construction would be underway by June but further investigations showed that the erosion is more complex than it first appeared.
Winter rain and changing water levels have made conditions unpredictable and impacted the progress of works.
Contractors have advised that spring and summer will provide safer, more suitable conditions for the work. Warmer weather, lower water levels and drier ground will help crews complete the repairs more efficiently.
We acknowledge this closure and delay has caused inconvenience and frustration in our local community. We want to assure you we’re doing all we can to resolve this issue as efficiently and safely as possible.
Timeline
| When | Stage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | We closed the Back Creek Trail between Cornell Street and Riversdale Road to investigate creek erosion and keep the community safe. | We put a detour in place until restorative works are completed. |
| April 2025 | We’ve finalised a design with engineers. | This design will fix the current erosion and withstand future flooding. |
| June – July 2025 | We received submissions from specialist contractors to carry out the works. | We are reviewing submissions and will share a start date on this page after we appoint a contractor. |
| July 2025 | We’re working with Melbourne Water to progress permits. | We need permits to provide safe access to the creek for construction. |
| Spring 2025 to summer 2026 | Works will begin. | Works will fix the erosion and make the path safe and stable into the future. |
More information
Please contact us if you have any questions. Call (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].