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Business: Our water re-use project has been honoured with leading industry prizes.

4worldlovers: Water is reused to top up the wetlands and irrigate the 44 hectare park and supply the neighbouring depot.

The $11.2 million upgrade we funded with the federal government will see around 850 million litres of stormwater a year captured, cleaned for release downstream or potential reuse. The project delivered the our largest water harvesting system, and will help us achieve our 2030 target to reduce sediments/nutrients from stormwater runoff and 10% of water demand to be met through local water capture and reuse.

Filtering water through a pollutant trap and series of bio-retention beds

Revitalising the park’s wetland system to increase storage and improve water filtering

Installing a dog water station to keep dogs away from the wetlands and give them somewhere to cool off

Installing an artwork comprising a series of elevated terracotta channels that reflect the site’s history and aerate and distribute water throughout the wetland system.

Providing information to visitors within the park about the water treatment and ecological function of the wetlands.

Water harvesting is the diversion and storage of stormwater that would otherwise drain away. The system treats the water to deliver a new sustainable water supply to the wetlands, Sydney Park and potentially beyond to other water users across the local area.

Sydney Park has 4 wetland areas which are an important part of its ecosystems as well as playing a role in flood mitigation. Before the water reuse project started, these wetlands did not have a sustainable water supply.

A sustainable water supply protects the wetlands from problems such as:

Rapid growth of unwanted, submerged aquatic plants, such as azolla, which block sunlight.

Stormwater has been diverted through a new underground pipe into the Sydney Park wetlands, from the channel near the corner of Euston and Sydney Park roads.

A pollution trap which removes litter, coarse sediment and organic matter from stormwater through a physical screen

A bioretention system that collects water in shallow depressions and filters it through plant roots and soil

More filtration and ultra-violet cleansing processes as water is drawn from the system for reuse.

Urban wetlands are amazing systems. Not only do they clean stormwater, manage floods and reduce urban heat but they attract more wildlife to our urban spaces.

The native grasses surrounding the wetlands are bioretention swales, which help filter stormwater runoff and reduce contaminants flowing downstream into Botany Bay.

Due to the permanent water supply, the wetlands are an important habitat for native wildlife during dry periods.

You’ll see birds such as the black-winged stilt and the black-fronted dotterel. Black swans and the Japanese migratory bird, Latham’s snipe, also visit the park.

A dense planting of cladium in the middle of the wetlands is home to Australasian reed-warblers, superb fairy-wrens and other waterfowl. The wetlands are also attracting a growing number of frogs and eastern long-necked turtles.

In the 19th and 20th centuries the park was a major source of clay, which was extracted and led to a number of family-run brick, pottery and tile works being established with brick-making becoming an important local industry.

Business: This boardwalk provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the natural attributes of the wetlands and gives bird watchers greater access to enjoy their passion. 

4worldlovers: At 26 hectares, Warriewood Wetland is the largest remaining sand plain wetland in the northern Sydney area. It provides a variety of habitats for native animals and also plays a vital role in flood mitigation, nutrient recycling and filtering sediments. The wetlands contain several Endangered Ecological Communities.

The 2.4km walkway offers the chance to enjoy the natural attributes of the wetlands and gives bird watchers an opportunity to enjoy their passion.

Over 80 bird species have been recorded including the endangered Regent Honeyeater, the Goshawk and Powerful Owl.

Dogs are prohibited from the boardwalk due to the sensitive environment. Bikes are prohibited from the boardwalk because of the narrow nature of the walkways.

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"... and also at the Newington wetlands reserve."

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"Have returned large areas to native marsh land and it's all maturing nicely."

Business: Sydney Park and wetlands is dog friendly. Includes a children's playground, bbq stations and other facilities. Plan your visit today.

Business: With an abundance of mudflat, fresh water wetlands and sea grass beds, Towra Point Nature Reserve near Cronulla is great for school excursions and offers swimming, boating, kayaking and canoeing activities.

Business: Located in the heart of Sydney CBD, Hyde Park is a popular spot for picnics and strolls. Easy to get to with plenty facilities. Visit Hyde Park today.

Business: For birders of every level. Experts in small, private, customised birding tours. We specialise in local Sydney birding tours, finding the best locations and birds.

4worldlovers: Visits Dee Why Lagoon, Long Reef, Chiltern Trail, Warriewood Wetlands and Irrawong. Expect to see/hear 60-80 bird species.

The Beach to Bush 1/2 day (7am-11am) tour visits Dee Why Lagoon, Long Reef and Chiltern Trail. Expect to see 40-60 bird species.

The Beach to Wetlands 1/2 day (7am-11am) tour visits Dee Why Lagoon, Long Reef and Warriewood Wetlands. Expect to see 40- 60 bird species.

Visits Chiltern Trail and Warriewood Wetlands. Expect to see 40-60 bird species.

Mike Barrow is a passionate birder. Originally from the UK, Mike has lived in Australia for the past 30 years and is one of the leading birders in Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Business: Manly Warringah War Memorial Park, known as Manly Dam, is renowned for mountain biking and watersports.

Business: Official information for Prospect Nature Reserve in NSW, Australia. See this park's location, find management documents and view information on fires, closures and other alerts.

Business: A day trip or school excursion to Royal National Park in Sydney's south, will offer plenty of opportunities for barbecues, fishing, bushwalking, birdwatching and whale watching.

Business: Make a day of it at Bicentennial Park! Visit the Badu Mangroves or enjoy 40 hectares of scenic parklands.

Business: Take the award-winning Brickpit Ring Walk to discover its history and the evolution of the Green and Golden Bell Frog’s habitat. Open daily.

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Business: Explore Sydney Olympic Park and take in some of the most breath-taking views in Sydney.