Wetlands

Milloo Street Wetlands
The Milloo Street constructed wetland system consists of a network of marsh and lagoons, which are designed to capture the urban runoff from Swan Hill’s Main Drain System. The design includes a series of reed beds and shallow and deep settling ponds. This effective treatment system removes storm water pollutants including fine sediments, nutrients and toxicants, ultimately improving the water quality that is discharged into the Murray River. This 2.5 ha site provides unique opportunities for passive recreational pursuits such as nature walks and bird watching so close to the town centre. Indigenous native plants have been planted throughout the area including River Red Gums, Eumongs, Sedges and Lignum irrigated by a modern subsurface water recycling system. This dynamic ecosystem now provides valuable habitat for a diverse range of fauna including Water Fowls, Grebes, Ducks, Cormorants and Frogs.

Видео Wetlands канала Stephen Dyer