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Keith Boden Wetlands desilting works – Wavell Heights

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We recently completed desilting works at Keith Boden Wetlands to help improve how the wetland functions as part of the local stormwater system.

Status
Complete
Category
Environment
Timeframe
Late May to July 2026
Location
Wavell Heights
Ward
Northgate Ward
Benefits
  • Removed built‑up sediment to help the wetland function more effectively.
  • Reduced issues associated with long‑term sediment build‑up.
  • Delivered practical improvements while future rehabilitation planning is underway.

Keith Boden Wetlands is a constructed wetland that removes pollutants from stormwater. This includes sediment before water flows into Kedron Brook and Moreton Bay. Over time, sediment naturally builds up as the wetland captures material washed in from the surrounding catchment.

The recently completed works focused on removing accumulated sediment. This work was part of a staged approach to wetland management. It will help maintain and improve wetland performance.

We're undertaking additional environmental investigations and sampling. This work will help us better understand the condition of the remaining sediment. The findings will help inform future planning for potential future rehabilitation works. It will also help inform future approvals processes and any decisions regarding additional desilting or broader rehabilitation activities.

More extensive rehabilitation works are being considered for the wetland. The timing and scope of future works have not been determined. Any future works will depend on ongoing investigations, approvals and technical assessments. Future works will also depend on available funding.

We will continue to keep the community informed as planning progresses and more information becomes available.

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