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G8 - Coldstream West Road - Levee and Backswamp
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This information has been developed from the publications:
- Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Western Region of Melbourne (1986) by Neville Rosengren
- Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance on the Coast of Port Phillip Bay (1988) by Neville Rosengren.
- Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Shire of Otway (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage (external link) section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography. |
| Location: | AM Ref: 512244. | Levee bank/floodplain Levee - A,
Backswamp - B. |
Access: |
Coldstream West Road. |
Geomorphology: |
The Yarra River is flanked by low levee banks and these have impounded backswamps against the valley side bluff. |
Significance: |
Local. This is an easily accessible and representative example of the |
Management: |
Class 2. Artificial disturbance to the levee e.g. sediment removal should not be permitted. |
Coldstream West Road Levee and Backswamp