S9 Kororoit Creek, Deer Park - Waterhole

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.

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Location	Sunshine - 050162. Former City of Sunshine. Rear of Deer Park north of Western Highway.
Access	Western Highway.
Ownership	Crown land.
Site Description	The meandering channel of Kororoit Creek includes several deep pools developed below undercut basalt banks. Alluvial terraces have been deposited on the inner bank of the meander bends.
Significance	Local. The site is a clear example of the hydrologic complexity of the Kororoit Creek with an alternation of deep pools and shallow reaches. It is one of the least modified sectors of the creek in the metropolitan area.
Management	Class 2. The channel should not be artificially straightened or lined and material should not be excavated from the banks.

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