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COOKS RIVER NATURALISATION
LOCATION
Cooks River – Cup & Saucer Creek, Flockhart Park to Beamish Street, Second Avenue
BUDGET
$5.0m - $5.5m
DURATION
40 Weeks, Commencement November 2015
SERVICES
Earthworks, Riverbank Stabilisation, Boardwalk, Viewing Platform, Pathways & Environmental Restoration.
SECTOR
Government
Transforming of deteriorating concrete riverbanks into naturalised banks
J Group was engaged by Sydney Water to deliver the Cooks River Naturalisation Project, transforming over 1.1 km of deteriorating concrete riverbanks into sandstone-lined, naturalised banks with indigenous plantings.
This project spanned three key sites: Cup & Saucer Creek, Flockhart Park to Beamish Street, and Second Ave, Belfield, and aimed to enhance the river’s ecology and habitat diversity.
Works included the planting of 57,000 native plants, the construction of pathways, viewing platforms, and boardwalks, along with land reshaping and the installation of hydraulic structures. The project complied with stringent environmental and safety regulations, ensuring minimal disruption while improving the river’s natural environment and public amenity.
THE SCOPE
• Riverbank Stabilisation: Replacing over 1.1 km of deteriorating concrete banks with sandstone rocks and native plants.
• Landscaping: Planting 100,000+ native plants to enhance biodiversity and habitat creation.
• Public Infrastructure: Construction of pathways, boardwalks, seating areas, and picnic shelters for public use.
• Environmental Restoration: Improving stormwater management and erosion control along the riverbanks.
• Design & Planning: Development of detailed construction specifications and management plans.
• Community Engagement: Ensuring minimal disruption and improving access to recreational spaces for the local community.
ADDITIONAL WORKS
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Transforming over 1.1 km of deteriorating concrete banks into naturalised riverbanks
The Cooks River Naturalisation Project was successfully completed, transforming over 1.1 km of deteriorating concrete banks into naturalised riverbanks using sandstone rocks and indigenous plants. The project significantly improved the ecology of the Cooks River, providing a sustainable habitat for native wildlife and enhancing water quality through better stormwater management. The construction of new pathways, boardwalks, and picnic shelters has increased public access to the river, creating a valuable recreational space for the community. The project met all environmental and safety regulations, ensuring long-term stability and improved environmental outcomes for the river and its surroundings.
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