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G29 - Flood Channels

This information has been developed from the publications:

  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Western Region of Melbourne (1986) by Neville Rosengren
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance on the Coast of Port Phillip Bay (1988) by Neville Rosengren.
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Shire of Otway (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage (external link) section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Location:AMG Ref: 925243. 500 metres downstream from O'Sannassy Road.
Image: Upper Yarra Sites of Significance
Flood chute at Site 29.

Access:

Woods Point Road.

Geomorphology:

Several flood channels issue from the crevasse o the river bank. The channels are choked with boulders, gravels and fallen timber.

Significance:

Local. The site is a clear example of the process of channel change in the Yarra Valley upstream from Warburton.

Management:

Class 2. The site should not be subject to actions that will destroy the form of the flood chutes e.g. filling or gravel/sand extraction.


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