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Waterways
Melbourne, Victoria
Waterways Main Lake from Cafe path.jpg
Main Lake at Waterways Victoria 3195
Waterways is located in Melbourne
Waterways
Waterways
Location in Melbourne
Population 2,461 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 3195
Location
  • 25 km (16 mi) from Melbourne
  • 5 km (3 mi) from Mordialloc
LGA(s) City of Kingston
State electorate(s) Keysborough
Federal Division(s) Isaacs
Suburbs around Waterways:
Braeside Keysborough
Braeside Waterways Keysborough
Aspendale Gardens Bangholme

Waterways is a special suburb located in Melbourne, Australia. It is about 25 kilometers south of the city center. This unique place was originally a housing development built right next to Mordialloc.

What makes Waterways so special is how much nature it has. It is Australia's only suburb where 20% of the land is parkland and 40% is water! Over 46 hectares (that's about 113 acres) of land were turned into a wildlife sanctuary. This was done in and around the marshy areas of Mordialloc Creek.

A Special Place for Nature

Waterways is located between two important nature areas. These are Braeside Park and the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands. Because of this, the area is very sensitive to the environment.

Protecting Wildlife

Rules for building and even for gardens are very strict here. This helps keep the suburb as natural as possible. It protects the many animals and plants that live there.

The Mornington Peninsula branch of the Bird Observers Club of Australia, called PENBOC, has found 105 different kinds of birds in Waterways. To keep these birds and other wildlife safe, pet cats are not allowed in the suburb.

How Waterways Was Built

Work on the Waterways Estate started in May 2000. It was planned to be finished within five years. The suburb got its name from its many waterways. These are actually man-made wetlands and large lakes built throughout the area.

Lakes That Clean Water

These lakes do more than just look pretty. They are part of a system that helps clean fresh water. This water flows down from Dandenong and Mordialloc Creeks. The lakes filter the water before it goes into Port Phillip Bay. This helps keep the bay clean.

The development was supposed to be finished in 2006. However, the builders asked for permission to make the suburb even bigger. The local council, Kingston Council, agreed. The last part of the development, called Argyle, was completed in July 2011.

Gallery

  • Waterways Main Lake from Cafe path

    Main Lake at Waterways

  • WaterwaysEast

    View from the eastern end of Waterways Lake

  • Sunset Lagoon

    A beautiful sunset at Sunset Lagoon

  • Waterways aerial shot towards Port Phillip Bay

    Waterways from above, looking towards Port Phillip Bay

  • Waterways aerial shot towards Frankston

    Waterways from above, looking towards Frankston

  • Sunset at Waterways Lake

    A red sunset over Waterways Lake

  • Waterways1

    Near the pier on Waterways Boulevard

  • Waterways2

    One of the many lakes at Waterways

  • Waterways3

    View from the Western boardwalk

  • Waterways

    A pier at Waterways

  • Waterways4

    Art found in Waterways

  • Waterways Aerial Main Lake

    An aerial view of the Main Lake from the West

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