Maylands Lakes

LANDSCAPE AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT & DESIGN RESPONSE

Planning and design are now underway for key restoration works, including improving water circulation at Lake Brearley and the detailed design of a treatment wetland at Brickworks Lake.

While these works address environmental challenges, the Landscape and Green Infrastructure Assessment takes a broader view, looking at how the lakes, vegetation, pathways, and open spaces can be enhanced to benefit both the environment and the community.

The primary purpose of this assessment is to provide a clear understanding of current conditions and to communicate why ecological and landscape changes are necessary to address ongoing issues such as algal blooms and midge swarms.

This framework is intended to inform the design of a future landscape restoration masterplan, ensuring interventions are evidence-based, balanced, and sensitive to ecological and community values.

The survey below provides an opportunity for the community to respond to (each of the designated 15 areas) of the assessment

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION MASTERPLAN

The City of Bayswater is committed to improving the water quality at Maylands Lakes.

In April 2024, Council endorsed the preparation of a Maylands Lakes Environmental Restoration Masterplan to develop a solution to improve water quality, reduce midge and algal blooms, and enhance amenity and access to nature in the area. The Masterplan was endorsed by Council in April 2025, and an estimated implementation timeline presented to the community. Click here to find out more about the Masterplan.

WATER QUALITY AND MIDGE DATA

Dashboards are available below offering detailed information on water quality monitoring and midge management and will be updated to provide ongoing information. Find out more by clicking the relevant button below.

STAY UP TO DATE

Quarterly community forums are held to provide residents with updates on the Masterplan and other activities at Maylands Lakes. More information is available in the Frequently Asked Questions or check the News Feed below.

You can also register to follow this project at the top-right of this page.

LANDSCAPE AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT & DESIGN RESPONSE

Planning and design are now underway for key restoration works, including improving water circulation at Lake Brearley and the detailed design of a treatment wetland at Brickworks Lake.

While these works address environmental challenges, the Landscape and Green Infrastructure Assessment takes a broader view, looking at how the lakes, vegetation, pathways, and open spaces can be enhanced to benefit both the environment and the community.

The primary purpose of this assessment is to provide a clear understanding of current conditions and to communicate why ecological and landscape changes are necessary to address ongoing issues such as algal blooms and midge swarms.

This framework is intended to inform the design of a future landscape restoration masterplan, ensuring interventions are evidence-based, balanced, and sensitive to ecological and community values.

The survey below provides an opportunity for the community to respond to (each of the designated 15 areas) of the assessment

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION MASTERPLAN

The City of Bayswater is committed to improving the water quality at Maylands Lakes.

In April 2024, Council endorsed the preparation of a Maylands Lakes Environmental Restoration Masterplan to develop a solution to improve water quality, reduce midge and algal blooms, and enhance amenity and access to nature in the area. The Masterplan was endorsed by Council in April 2025, and an estimated implementation timeline presented to the community. Click here to find out more about the Masterplan.

WATER QUALITY AND MIDGE DATA

Dashboards are available below offering detailed information on water quality monitoring and midge management and will be updated to provide ongoing information. Find out more by clicking the relevant button below.

STAY UP TO DATE

Quarterly community forums are held to provide residents with updates on the Masterplan and other activities at Maylands Lakes. More information is available in the Frequently Asked Questions or check the News Feed below.

You can also register to follow this project at the top-right of this page.

Page last updated: 04 Dec 2025, 06:27 PM