Munibung Creek rehabilitation
We're currently rehabilitating the section of Munibung Creek between Pendlebury Road and 75 Lachlan Road to stabilise the creek bank and improve the environment. Planning for the section from 75 Lachlan Road to 57 Lachlan Road is underway.
About Munibung Creek
Hunter Water owns a natural open section of Munibung Creek between Pendlebury Road through to Gorleston Terrace in Cardiff. It runs behind an industrial zone on Pendlebury Road and behind houses on Lachlan Road.
This section of the creek was degraded, and had eroding banks, high volumes of waste and rubbish within it, and an extensive weed population.
Project objectives
We’re focusing on stabilising the sections of the creek that will reap the greatest benefits as soon as possible. Rehabilitating the southern section of Munibung Creek will:
- prevent further erosion
- improve the natural environment
- reduce build-up of rubbish and weeds
- protect adjoining properties.
Project timeline
- Community consultation: 2019 - 2020
- Design process: 2020 – 2022
- Site investigation and approval process: 2022 – 2024
- Southern section rehabilitation work starts: from late 2024
- Southern section rehabilitation work to be finished: Mid to late 2026, weather permitting
Frequently asked questions
When will work begin?
Construction on the southern section of the creek started in late 2024.
What will the benefits be?
We’re focusing on stabilising the sections of the creek that will reap the greatest benefits as soon as possible.
Rehabilitating the southern section of Munibung Creek will prevent further erosion, improve the natural environment, reduce build-up of rubbish and weeds and protect adjoining properties.
While the work will stabilise the creek banks, it will not increase the capacity of the creek or impact on flooding.
How long will the work take?
We expect the work will be finished around mid to late 2026, assuming the weather is fine and there are no major issues.
Who will do the work?
We’ve engaged an expert state government agency, NSW Soil Conservation Services, to complete the work on our behalf
What can I expect during construction?
At times we will use machinery that generate dust and noise, and some of our construction activity may generate vibration. We will make every effort to minimise these impacts.
Additionally, there will be a site compound located on the parcel of land between 87 and 89 Lachlan Road.
We aim to minimise inconvenience and will ensure you are informed of planned works before they start.
Will you need to access my backyard?
We will need access to some private properties to complete the work.
If we need to access through your property at any time we will be in touch with you in advance.
Will you need to acquire any land?
Partial acquisition of a small number of private properties will likely be required for this work. Initial discussions with these landowners took place in 2019-2020. Our Property Team has been in touch with affected landowners to discuss the process.
When will the northern section be rehabilitated?
Planning is underway to progress with stage 2 rehabilitation works at Munibung Creek, which extends behind the properties from 75 to 57 Lachlan Road.
The design process for this section of the creek has started and we hope to progress to construction in late 2026/ early 2027, subject to approvals.