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L16 - Nerowie (Exford) Road - Craters

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  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Western Region of Melbourne (1986) 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 section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Location:Lerderderg 770195. Balliang Creek - 770185. Shire of Bacchus Marsh. Adjacent to Nerowie (Exford) Road, 1 km east of the junction with the Geelong to Bacchus Marsh Road.
Image: Sites of Significance Werribee
Nerowie (Exford) Road - Craters

Access:
Nerowie Road.

Ownership:
Private land.

Site Description:
Twin craters on opposite sides of Nerowie road result from explosive phases of the Newer Volcanics. The craters are circular and are 20 to 25 m deep.

Significance:
Regional. Well defined craters are unusual features on the Werribee Lava plains.

Management:
Class 3. The craters should be retained in rural land use. The management principle should be to retain the visual unity of the craters with distractive structures. Limited quarrying of the scoria resources of the craters would be compatible with their geological conservation.

L16 Nerowie
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