Council backs new plan for Maylands Lakes

At its meeting last night, Council voted unanimously to endorse the Maylands Lakes Environmental Restoration Concept Report and commence works identified in Phase 1.

Council has approved setting aside $2.4 million in its draft 2025/26 Budget towards the project.

Mayor Filomena Piffaretti said adopting the plan represented a significant milestone in addressing water quality and midge challenges experienced by the community at Maylands Lakes.

“I’m confident this plan will deliver a solution to a complex problem that has been impacting the lives of our residents for many years,” she said.

“This plan represents 12 months of working together with expert consultants, our Scientific Advisory Panel and our community on a data-driven approach.

“We’ve listened to our community through forums and workshops, and this has informed development of the plan alongside advice from environmental scientists, academics and state agency representatives.

“The City is fully funding the design and implementation of the first phase of works, so our community can be confident this plan will be put into action.”

Phase 1 works include establishing a pumping system to recirculate water at Lake Brearley and developing a wetland at Brickworks Lake to filter and treat water entering the lakes. Phase 1 works are expected to take approximately 18 months to two years.

The City will continue to advocate for external funding for actions identified in Phases 2 and 3.