Dandenong Creek Litter Trap Installation

Dandenong Creek Litter Trap Installation

Keysborough, Vic

Project Duration

March to June 2026

Client

Melbourne Water

Project Value

$ 503k

The project involved installation of a litter trap within a 1m deep, concrete-lined creek to improve water quality and capture debris. Works also included construction of a crushed rock hardstand with turning circle and a concrete maintenance access track to support safe access and ongoing maintenance. At the existing culvert, rock beaching was installed for erosion protection and stability, along with guard rail to improve site safety and protect maintenance personnel.

key challenges

Managing the unexpected discovery of PFAS contaminated ground conditions, correctly disposing of the contaminated soil using an external subcontractor

key innovations

Use of a floating Bandalong Litter Trap, provided by Melbourne Water, placed in a strategic location for litter minimisation