Blacktown Creek
Blacktown Creek flows into the Parramatta River, which flows into Sydney Harbour. Blacktown Creek passes through several parks or reserves including William Lawson Wetlands, Orana Park, Wall Street Reserve and Mitchell Reserve.
Human changes to Blacktown Creek-
natural banks changed to stone boulders
Blacktown Creek is one of the most changed waterways in the Upper Parramatta River Catchment with some sections converted to concrete channels.
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Blacktown Creek on St Martins Crescent Blacktown- cemented |
A concrete section of Blacktown Creek |
The water quality of Blacktown Creek is generally poor and not very many water bugs can be found.
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Water inflow point at William Lawson Wetlands during a dry period |
Water inflow point at William Lawson Wetlands after rain |
Blacktown Creek can also be seen at Timbertop Reserve, which is located on Norman Street at Prospect and is owned by Blacktown City Council. The natural vegetation found at this site is considered endangered as it forms part of the Cumberland Plain Woodland. Timbertop Reserve is located in the upper catchment of Blacktown Creek.
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Blacktown Creek near Blacktown road and St Martins Shopping Village |
Blacktown Creek Facing Blacktown Road |
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Blacktown Creek |
Vegetation along Blacktown Creek |
