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K8 Keilor North - Mairbyrnong River Terraces

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 - 263079. Former City of Keilor, Maribyrnong River valley 3 km north of Keilor.

Access

Highland Road

Ownership

Private land

Site Description

Paired terraces occur along this section of the Maribyrnong River. A shallow depression marks an abandoned river course across both terraces.

Significance

Local. The site is a clear example of confined paired terraces.

Management

Class 2. The site should be left free from dense tree plantings or construction that would obscure the form of the terraces.
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