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S7 Kororoit Creek, Altona North - Valley Profile

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 - 090093. Former City of Altona. Valley of Kororoit Creek south of Blackshaws Road, Altona North.

S7 - Kororoit Creek valley, Altona North.

Access

Blackshaws Road.

Ownership

Crown land.

Site Description

The site is a meander of Kororoit Creek with a terrace and remnant of a meander cutoff on the western valley.

Significance

Local. The site contrasts with the deeply incised sector of Kororoit Creek north of the Princes Highway.

Management

Class 3. The site should be maintained as open space and not reclaimed or densely planted with trees.
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