Damper Creek Conservation Reserve
Temporary Closure
Partial area closure from 22 December 2023
From 22 December 2023, part of Damper Creek Conservation Reserve has been closed to public access following the discovery of Phytophthora cinnamomi (pronounced fy-TOFF-thora and commonly known as Cinnamon Fungus). This area is shown on the below map.
Importantly, Phytophthora cinnamomic poses no threat to human health but is damaging for over 4,000 Australian native fauna species including Eucalypts, Banksias, Grevilleas, Xanthorrhoea (grass trees) as well as oak trees, and fruit trees such as avocados and peaches.
This was detected early, with immediate action taken to restrict access to the impacted area while we implement a management plan to minimise long-term impact. Closing this area will mean that we can test the soil surrounding the trees and plants in this area to better understand the spread.
Temporary fencing is in place, with mulch laid outside this fencing to further reduce risk of soil contact of walking trail users just outside the exclusion zone.
The closed area of the reserve includes the playground and the off-leash dog walking area at the southern end of the reserve. It was important to close this area to reduce foot traffic and spread to other parts of the reserve. The bridge across the creek will be kept open to maintain community access across the park.
There are both, alternative playgrounds and off-leash areas within walking distance, search Parks and Reserves to find these (also online map for dog off-leash areas).
Soil testing is underway and as we know more we will review this management plan and keep reserve users updated.
About the reserve
The Damper Creek Conservation Reserve is an 11ha bushland reserve in Mount Waverley. The 1.5km narrow bushland strip follows the Damper Creek watercourse and has interpretative signage to guide you through the beautiful parkland.
The reserve has been stabilised and reconstructed by Council and the Friends of Damper Creek Reserve, with the important urban bushland now rich in indigenous flora and fauna.
As of 1 July 2023, dogs must be on-leash in the reserve except in 2 areas:
(1) The area west of the walking track that runs north to south from Warren Court to level with a line extending east from Quaintance Street and the boundary of the reserve. Dogs must be on-leash on the walking track itself.
(2) The area to the north being a line extending west from the northern-most point of Norman Court to Park Road, to the west being Park Road, to the east being Norman Court and to the south being the intersection of Norman Court and Park Road.
See map below
Dogs must be under effective control in off-leash areas.
More information at Dog Off-Leash Areas.
Take your camera and be on the lookout for the southern bell frog, grey-headed flying fox, peregrine falcon, gang-gang cockatoo, sugar glider, and the striped marsh frog.
The reserve also has a playground, compete with swings, slides, balance beams and a blue-tongue lizard climbing structure.
For people wanting a scenic walk, the Damper Creek path is an unsealed walking path that runs through the reserve.
A car park is available at Stephensons Road entrance and a small car park on Park Road.
Park-Friendly Behaviour
While you are visiting the park, we ask you to follow a few basic rules:
Location
38-50 Park Road, Mount Waverley 3149 View Map
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38-50 Park Road ,
Mount Waverley 3149
38-50 Park Road ,
Mount Waverley 3149
Damper Creek Conservation Reserve
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