Maylands Lakes

DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE - 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 seek to address environmental issues, the Landscape and Green Infrastructure Assessment takes a broader view, looking at how the lakes, vegetation, pathways and open spaces could be enhanced to benefit both the environment and 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.

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 you to respond to each of the designated 15 areas of the assessment. Please note that submissions close 5 January 2026 5pm.

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.

DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE - 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 seek to address environmental issues, the Landscape and Green Infrastructure Assessment takes a broader view, looking at how the lakes, vegetation, pathways and open spaces could be enhanced to benefit both the environment and 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.

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 you to respond to each of the designated 15 areas of the assessment. Please note that submissions close 5 January 2026 5pm.

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.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Nomination Form

    The City of Bayswater is seeking nominations for one (1) community member to join the Maylands Lakes Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP).

    The SAP will develop a comprehensive scope around the objectives within the Maylands Lakes Environmental Restoration report (OCM December 2023) and oversee the master planning process for Maylands Lakes.

    The SAP will comprise:

    • at least five experts in a range of relevant fields (including, but not limited to, Applied Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Biology and Hydrology), and 
    • two community members (of which one is from the Friends of Maylands Lakes).  

    While a relevant scientific background would be helpful, it is not necessarily required for this position. The City is looking for someone who can provide local knowledge, is a good communicator and can represent the community.  Please keep this in mind when completing the Nomination Form. 


    How to nominate

    Please review the Terms of Reference for the Maylands Lakes SAP, then complete and submit the Nomination Form. 

    Online:         Please complete the Nomination Form below.

    Hard copy:   Available from the Civic Centre, 61 Broun Avenue, Morley and from the Maylands Library, The RISE, Maylands.


    Nominations close 12pm, Wednesday 7 February 2024.

    If you require further information or would like to request the form in alternate formats, please contact Alex Devine (Environment Manager) on 9272 0660 or Christine Hanson (Catchment Management Officer) on 9272 0903.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Info session feedback

    If you attended the Community Information Session on Thursday 25 March 2021 and have any additional questions or feedback, please provide them here.

    We will respond directly to you, with answers to your questions.

Page last updated: 11 Dec 2025, 12:38 PM