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Peachtree Creek is a major bank tributary of the Nepean River with a catchment area of approximately 22km and conveys a majority of stormwater from the Penrith Central Business District. A large section of bank along Peachtree Creek was badly affected and degraded due to erosion. The channel is confined by sub vertical and vertical banks. The location, nature and extent of erosion is causing potential threat to public safety as well as adjacent buildings.
Creek bank erosion before works commenced
Shaping the new creek bank
Vegetation clearing with long arm excavator.
Shaping of creek bank continued - 2 weeks after commencement of works
Planting of native grasses to prevent future erosion.
Planting continued along bank.
Rock drainage channel under construction with long arm excavator
Rock drainage channel with surrounding planting
Swale along the length of the site to guide water into drainage channel.
Turfing swale to rock drainage channel
Swale, planting and rock channel completed.
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