Stage three of the Washpool Creek Naturalisation Project is set to transform the section between Hargreaves Street and Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park.
The final stage will mean more trees, wildlife, footpaths, a new bridge and plenty more to explore, replacing what is left of an existing concrete drainage channel.
When finalised in June 2027, stage 3 will feature approximately 90,000 native trees, shrubs and groundcover across the broader project.
The new works will include a three-metre-wide walking and cycling pathway from Walker Street to Lake Ellen Playground.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said the next stage of the Washpool Creek naturalisation would deliver a lasting benefit for both the environment and the community.
“This is about turning an ageing piece of infrastructure into something the whole community can benefit from,” she said.
“Instead of simply replacing a concrete drain, we’re creating a greener creek environment with thousands of native plants, new habitat for wildlife and inviting spaces for people to enjoy.
“It is already a wonderful place to spend time outdoors and the works in stage three will build on that, creating an even more welcoming space for the community to enjoy for years to come.
The Washpool Creek corridor sits between Ford Street and Bundaberg Creek.
Stages one and two have been completed and include an open area accessible by pathway, which winds from Ford Street and across Hargreaves Street before reaching a new playground at Lathouras Court.
