Kananook Creek Association

04/09/2026

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

500 Seedlings! were planted today between Fiocchi Avenue and Beach Street.

With the supervision and guidance from Frankston City rangers:
Vince Murphy
Stacey Hill
Mia (trainee).

Welcome to our newbee volunteers who did an amazing job! Along with our dedicated members:
Grant Russell
Wayne Bosanko
Fiona Goodwin
Megan Sinclair
Shirley Diver
Peter Deerson
David Mcleay
Jeff Turnball
Trish Kelly

We are very appreciative of your time and effort to beautify our amazing asset of the Kananook Creek.
Thank you

04/09/2026

September Working Bee – Kananook Creek

A big thanks to everyone who joined our working bee today. We removed plenty of weeds and, together with our council ranger team, planted lots of new plants near Fiocchi Avenue in Frankston.

Our council ranger friends have also recently undertaken a much needed spring cut back along the creek trail section north of Nepean Highway in Seaford.

With the spring blooms now looking beautiful, this section of the Kananook Creek Trail is well worth exploring this weekend. The Kananook Creek Walking Trail is 7.5 km in total, with plenty of access points if you’re looking for a shorter walk.

Why not make a morning walk or jog of it and finish with a coffee or ice cream in Seaford Village?

Thanks to all our volunteers and the City of Frankston ranger team for helping care for our creek and its surrounds.

29/08/2026

DID YOU NOTICE ?..anything regarding the recent Kananook Creek diesel spill?

Despite extensive tracing by Melbourne Water, Council, and the EPA, the exact origin of the ~3,000 L diesel spill into Kananook Creek remains unconfirmed.

If you noticed a sudden bulk fuel loss, leaking equipment, or suspicious activity around the industrial catchment near Bardia Drain, you can report what you know 100% anonymously:

· Crime Stoppers Victoria: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au. Your name and IP address are not recorded.

· EPA Victoria Pollution Hotline: Call 1300 372 842 or submit an anonymous report online at epa.vic.gov.au.

Help protect our waterway—your identity remains anonymous.

⚠️ Update: Kananook Creek pollution incident

Melbourne Water crews have successfully managed the diesel spill first identified in Kananook Creek on Wednesday 5 August.

Monitoring indicates the spill no longer poses a risk to Kananook Creek or the local community.

As a precaution, the booms located near Bardia Avenue will remain in place while we continue monitoring the waterway.

Over the coming weeks, our teams will continue to inspect and monitor Kananook Creek. We are continuing to work closely with Frankston City Council and Environment Protection Authority Victoria.

Thank you to the community for your patience and cooperation while response and monitoring activities were underway.

28/08/2026

Oil removal barriers have now been removed from Fiocchi Avenue bridge at Frankston indicting the completion of the spill clean up. Photos taken 29th August.

25/08/2026

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⚠️ BIRD FLU DETECTED IN FRANKSTON CITY ⚠️

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) have confirmed that the first cases of H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) have been detected in Frankston City.

While only a small number of cases have been confirmed, there are likely to be many more within the municipality that are not yet detected.

The risk to human health remains low. There is no evidence that this strain spreads between people and any infections will only occur following close contact with sick birds or mammals.

If you are unwell and have been exposed to H5N1 bird flu:

Seek medical advice and tell your GP about any possible contact with a sick or dead bird in the past 10 days

Wear a face mask and call ahead before attending your appointment so you can be seen separately from other patients if needed.

Remember these three steps if you encounter dead or sick birds or wildlife in Frankston City: Avoid, Record, Report.

⛔ AVOID contact with the birds or wildlife and their environment

📝 RECORD what you see and the bird’s location

🤳 REPORT wildlife sickness or deaths at Report sick or dead wild birds and wildlife or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

Early reporting gives DEECA the best chance to reduce the impacts of the disease.

And remember these simple tips to keep our pets and wildlife safe:
Keep your dogs on leads at parks, beaches or public spaces and keep your cats inside where possible.

Dispose of food waste properly and securely and keep rubbish bins closed to avoid attracting birds and other wildlife.

If you own chickens in your backyard, housing them is recommended due to the current risk. A housing requirement is in place for flocks of 50 or more birds in Victorian southern and coastal shires, including Frankston City, until at least 18 September. Protect their food and water supplies and do not expose them to public water sources to limit their exposure to wild birds.

Learn more about the disease and how to protect you and your family at https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/poultry-diseases/H5N1-avian-influenza-H5-bird-flu

16/08/2026

15/08/2026

Kananook Creek hydrocarbon clean-up progressing well
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Published on 14 Aug 2026
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Waterways, Environment and Biodiversity
Melbourne Water crews are still working to clean up a hydrocarbon spill that was first found in Kananook Creek on Wednesday, 5 August. There are positive signs that the amount of material in the waterway is reducing.

Since the spill was found, teams have set up 145 pollution booms and absorbent pads at different spots along the creek and its drainage network. So far, they have removed about 2,000 litres of hydrocarbon material.

Melbourne Water is working with EPA Victoria and Frankston Council to determine the source of the spill and ensure it has stopped. Booms remain in place at all affected areas and are checked daily. They will be removed gradually when it is safe to do so.

“We know how important this creek is to the Frankston community, and we understand the worry this has caused,” said John Woodland, Melbourne Water Head of Waterway & Catchment Services South East.

“This response has truly been a team effort. Our teams have worked with the EPA and Frankston Council every day since the spill was found, and we are making real progress.”

People are asked to stay away from the water in the affected part of the creek, from Bardia Avenue in Seaford to Port Phillip Bay, until it is confirmed safe. If you see any pollution, please call the EPA on 1300 372 842.

Melbourne Water looks after more than 25,000 kilometres of waterways across Greater Melbourne. We will keep the Frankston community updated as the clean-up continues.

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11/08/2026

Melbourne Water UPDATE re: Hydrocarbon pollution spill into Kananook Creek:

"We are continuing to inspect and replace the pollution booms as necessary along Kananook Creek.

The booms absorb hydrocarbons (i.e. diesel, petrol) but not water, they are then removed from the creek, placed in bags and disposed of appropriately.

Once the pollution event has ceased, we will remove all the pollution booms and the water quality signage.

We continue to work with EPA and Frankston Council to investigate the source of the pollution.

Given the current bird flu situation, it may be worth reporting any deceased bird to DEECA Greater Melbourne"

10/08/2026

Melbourne Water has been working in the local area of Seaford and Frankston along Kananook Creek to address a recent pollution incident.

Signage has been installed around the area, and our crews are on site, regularly monitoring and replacing the pollution booms as necessary.

We are continuing to work closely with Environment Protection Authority Victoria and Frankston City Council while we conduct investigations.

If you see any pollution in your local area, you can report this by calling EPA’s 24 hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or visit: epa.vic.gov.au/report-water-pollution

Melbourne Water has been working in the local area of Seaford and Frankston along Kananook Creek to address a recent pollution incident.

Signage has been installed around the area, and our crews are on site, regularly monitoring and replacing the pollution booms as necessary.

We are continuing to work closely with Environment Protection Authority Victoria and Frankston City Council while we conduct investigations.

If you see any pollution in your local area, you can report this by calling EPA’s 24 hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or visit: epa.vic.gov.au/report-water-pollution

For general Melbourne Water enquiries please contact us on 131 722.

09/08/2026

Barriers have been installed to prevent the spill spreading towards the bay