The Boundary Creek and Big Swamp remediation group came together in early May to actively engage with Barwon Water and one another in the design of a remediation plan for Boundary Creek and Big Swamp.

The group is made up of community and stakeholder representatives from the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA), Colac Otway Shire Council, LAWROC, PALM (People for a Living Moorabool), Upper Barwon Landcare Group, Boundary Creek landowners, Traditional Owners and other interested community members.

The formation of this group is in response to community feedback to improve stream flow and water quality of Boundary Creek, with the goal of returning the creek to a healthy ecosystem.

The role of the working group will be to provide valuable local knowledge, suggest alternate options for remediation and foster and champion greater community awareness of the remediation plan

At the meeting, the group participated in constructive discussion and established clear direction to address community and stakeholder concerns.

Working group members also nominated a number of experts and and identify actions to help address information gaps and stakeholder concerns.

The next working group meeting will be at the end of July.

Barwon Water will continue to keep the broader community updated on the progress of the group.