The challenges

Rapid residential and industrial growth in the region has created some significant environmental challenges.

Approximately 76 percent of the waterways are in poor to very poor condition. This is due to increased volumes of surface run-off, stormwater pollution, vegetation removal and pest plants and animals significantly degrading the condition of the waterways.

As well as transforming the health of the waterways, there are significant opportunities to improve the urban living spaces within the region.

Living Links will develop and implement a collaborative Master Plan to:

Create corridors linking open space, conservation reserves, recreation facilities, isolated patches of native vegetation and sites of cultural significance

• Transform some of the waterways in Melbourne’s South East from poor or very poor condition to moderate or good condition through riverside vegetation improvements
• Provide havens where the community can enjoy natural, physical, social, cultural and educational experiences
• Expand current walking and cycling trails along waterways, parks, coastal zones and public open spaces
• Contribute to Melbourne’s South East being a world renowned place to invest, live, work and visit
• Establish lasting partnerships between all levels of government, the local community and the business and industry sector towards completing and implementing the Living Links Master Plan.

See some of the work we have done