Introduction
The Powells creek is a tributary of Parramatta river, located on the southern bank and it flows through Sydney Olympic park joins with the river in Home bush bay. It starts in the inner western suburbs of strathfield and flows in alternative directions. The city of Canada bay is the responsible council for this storm water system. The total catchment area of powells creek to home bush bay is 8.1 km2. The catchment includes the suburb of Burwood, Strathfield, Homebush and Rookwood. The main tributary of powells creek is saleyards creek which is surrounded by open space till it enters the homebush. The catchment area is mostly urbanized, approximately 79% is residential area, 9 % for special purpose and 6 % for open space activities
The Powells creek is a tributary of Parramatta river, located on the southern bank and it flows through Sydney Olympic park joins with the river in Home bush bay. It starts in the inner western suburbs of strathfield and flows in alternative directions. The city of Canada bay is the responsible council for this storm water system. The total catchment area of powells creek to home bush bay is 8.1 km2. The catchment includes the suburb of Burwood, Strathfield, Homebush and Rookwood. The main tributary of powells creek is saleyards creek which is surrounded by open space till it enters the homebush. The catchment area is mostly urbanized, approximately 79% is residential area, 9 % for special purpose and 6 % for open space activities