Melbourne creek turns bright blue after construction chemicals wash into waterway | Pollution

A stream in the northeast of Melbourne turned into a terrible blue after the chemicals used in the construction of a large road project washed on the water road.

The Environmental Protection Agency began to investigate after reporting a blue color change in the waters of Banyule Creek in the south of a community member’s Lower Bol Road in Rosanna on Wednesday.

The possible source was monitored to a dust suppressor used in the construction of the North East Connection Project of the Victorian government (NELP).

Banyule Creek passes through an important wildlife corridor, especially in Creek Bend Reserve, a 5.6ha linear park with river -red and native grass forests.

The photos shared on social media by a community group on Wednesday afternoon showed fluorescent blue to the creek.

Banyule Municipal Assembly said in a statement that the community shared his concern about pollution and that he worked with EPA and Melbourne Water to understand what caused the incident and to manage any consequences.

“While discussing the likelihood of the inclusion of local council drains, our drainage system was proposed not to be accepted as the source of pollution,” he said.

“Our teams will continue to work with EPA and Melbourne Water, will continue to examine the downward areas and monitor the ongoing effects. We are determined to protect our local environment and to support the agencies that manage this event.”

Cleaning tasks for pollution incidents have the task or the responsible side, in this case, in consultation with a contractor-APA in the road project.

NELP is estimated to have more than 26 billion dollars of construction of the Victoria government, which includes more than 6 km highway tunnel.

EPA spokesman said Nelp had cleaned the waterway. “EPA will now monitor the project that will allow such events not to be repeated. EPA research and any damage to the environment continue.”

Victoria, a spokesman for big road projects, said the department was aware of the pollution in the creek.

“There is no threat to the local community, Söz said the spokesman.

“We recommend that the locals should stay away from the creek until the site cleaning continues-However, until the investigations are concluded. We will continue to work closely with the Environmental Protection Authority to ensure that the effects on the local environment are minimized.”