Melbourne creek turns bright blue after construction chemicals wash into waterway

Published on July 17, 2025
Melbourne creek turns bright blue after construction chemicals wash into waterway

Victoria’s environment protection authority launches investigation over pollution of Banyule Creek in Rosanna

A creek in Melbourne’s north-east has turned a lurid blue after chemicals used in construction of a major road project washed into the waterway.

The Environment Protection Authority began investigating after a community member reported blue discoloration in the waters of Banyule Creek, south of Lower Plenty Road in Rosanna, on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the EPA said.

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