Woodcroft Lakes
Woodcroft is a suburb developed in 1994, five kilometres northwest of Blacktown. Woodcroft Estate is five hectares in size and is surrounded by five hectares of open recreational space that helps to treat any pollution from the 50 hectares stormwater catchment (or drainage area). The wetland takes in urban runoff from the local residential areas and provides a habitat for wildlife.
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Lake Woodcroft |
Water Entry Point into Woodcroft Lakes |
All of the vegetation around this wetland is native to the area; some of it was even saved from destruction at a local development site.
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Regeneration and Jute matting |
Native vegetation around the Lakes |
There are many walking paths around this wetland system providing recreational value for the public. The site is a popular place for walkers, runners and for picnics. Walking dogs is also common around this wetland but this can affect the quality of the water if the owners do not clean up droppings after their dogs.
Native and feral ducks in Woodcroft Lakes