Many hands needed after heavy rainfall leaves Traralgon Creek full of rubbish

A major volunteer clean-up effort of the Traralgon Creek is planned for 5 December 2022 to pick up the rubbish washed along the Creek after heavy rainfall.

The Rotary Club of Traralgon Central have joined Latrobe City Council, Landcare, and West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and the community to clean up the area and improve its amenity for the community and visitors to enjoy.

Rotary Club Project Manager Jenny Hammett said the Traralgon Creek walk has a pivotal role in the health and wellbeing of our community.

“The Traralgon Creek is the centrepiece of many of our walking tracks and bike paths, and keeping it clean is not only a good thing for the environment, it also makes our community a great place to be in and enjoy.

“Much of the rubbish we’ll be picking up has washed along the Creek from the storm events, but of course, littering remains a problem.

Members of the community are encouraged to join and help in the clean-up effort.

“It’s a great thing to do for your community, and an opportunity to get active for an hour or so,” Ms Hammett said.

The major clean up begins at 5pm on 5 December, and anyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to join. To register your interest, visit bit.ly/RegisterCleanUp or contact Jenny Hammett at traralgoncentralrotary@gmail.com.

Media enquiries can be directed to Traralgon Central Rotary Club media contact, Kate Jarvis on 0448 932 179.