Dalmore Outfalls
The Dalmore Outfalls consist of a number of creeks and drains that flow into Western Port via the Pearcedale, Devon Meadows, Clyde and Tooradin areas. Rivers and creeks include Langwarrin Creek, Christies Drain, Wylies Drain, Tooradin Road Drain and the Western Outfall Drain. The catchment is predominantly rural and most of the rivers and creeks have been modified or are constructed agricultural drains. While environmental values tend to be low to moderate, passive recreation is valued in areas such as the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens. Swamp skinks, southern toadlets and Growling Grass frogs are among the significant fauna in the area. The area also contains significant Aboriginal and heritage sites. Risks to river health include:
- lack of streamside vegetation
- modification of river beds and banks
- weeds; and
- changes to natural stream flows
Water quality in the drains is poor and poses a risk to the health of Western Port.
Melbourne Water has developed the Index of River Condition (IRC) program to provide an overall integrated measure of the environmental condition of rivers. To find out more about the health of these rivers and creeks visit Melbourne Water’s website or request Healthy Waterways Waterwatch data.
