Northern Beaches Council announced that it will receive approximately $25,000 from the State Government to fund improvements to the riparian vegetation condition of Careel Creek in North Avalon.
Council is also committing funds to the project which will see almost $50,000 invested into the project in partnership with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment – Crown Lands as part of its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
Careel Creek provides a green corridor and pedestrian way located between North Avalon and the suburb centre and engages users with the waterway and natural environment.
In 2020, Council undertook sediment and weed removal works to improve its overall condition, including in sections identified as Crown Land, with the support of Crown funding. To support the works, Council sought matching financial support from the Crown resulting in $24,545 awarded from March 2023 until January 2024.
Council works will continue beyond the end date of the grant funding.