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K15 Kororoit Creek, St Albans - Valley Form

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 section of the Geological Society of Australia website (external link) for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

LocationKeilor - 027205 to Sunshine - 023185. Former Cities of Keilor and Sunshine. Valley of Kororoit Creek from Main Road West (St Albans) to Peterborough Crescent (Deer Park).

K15 - Deep pools fed by groundwater, Kororoit Creek, Ardeer.
AccessMain Road West and Opie Road, St Albans.
OwnershipCrown land.

Site Description

The valley of Kororoit Creek varies from a shallow U-shaped profile to more deeply incised sectors. The number of deep permanent pools that occur indicate the recharge nature of the stream along this sector.

Significance

Local. The site illustrates the varied nature of the valley profile of Kororoit Creek.

Management

Class 2. The valley should be left with the existing profile. Land reclamation that would modify the valley profile should not be permitted.


Map K15
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