Yarra Main Trail erosion works

In Melbourne the iconic Yarra River (Birrarung) is essential to our way of life and part of what makes living here so great. 

We have completed works to repair rockwork and footpaths affected by erosion along a busy section of the Yarra Main Trail near Dights Falls in Abbotsford. The trail is now fully reopened. These works provide continued, safe use of the trail and river for pedestrians, cyclists, paddlers and for people of all abilities.

Over the next few months we will revegetate the riverbank with a variety of native plants. To protect the newly laid, loose topsoil from rain and weeds while the new plants establish, jute matting has been rolled out across the site. The matting is biodegradable and will degrade over the next few years while the vegetation establishes.

No trail closures will be required during revegetation.

We thank you for your patience while we completed these essential works.