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S10 Kororoit Creek, Sunshine - Escarpments

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.

LocationSunshine - 071158. Former City of Sunshine. Valley of Kororoit Creek north of Forrest Street.

S10 - Kororoit Creek valley, Sunshine.

Access

Tower Street off Forrest Street.

Ownership

Crown land

Site Description

Basalt escarpments and a narrow alluvial terrace occur in the creek valley.

Significance

The site is an example of the original valley form of the Kororoit Creek.

Management

Class 2. The outcrops on the escarpments should be left exposed.
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