Mooroolbark Retarding Basin

Mooroolbark Retarding Basin

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Posted 2020-09-20 by Neil Follettfollow
The is mainly a large open area alongside Mooroolbark Road.


There is a wide walking track of almost two kilometres around the perimeter of the basin with the paths either concrete or well-compacted gravel.


It proved to be a very popular walk for local residents in these pandemic days, when travel is restricted.


Wheelchairs would not be able to complete the circuit as the eastern side has a steady incline and there is a very steep section on part of the northern edge. However, if accessed from Bimbadeen Avenue, near the south-west corner, a long stretch of level paths will allow the basin to be observed and enjoyed by the mobility challenged.




At this point, a sign declares it is the Balcombe Avenue Reserve. The bottom of the basin is a flat area with a cricket pitch and football goal posts, which indicates it is seldom flooded.






The rest of the area is open grass and a mecca for dogs off-lead.




There are several park bench type seats around the basin, all situated where good views are afforded to any weary walkers.

If strenuous exercise is not your forte, slow down and observe what nature has to offer. You may not see any wildflowers, but many of the shrubs and bushes offer some floral interest.






Considered a noxious weed, the angled onion flowers often appear in large clumps and many are in the Mooroolbark Basin.

Deep in one of the landscaped areas, a splash of colour stood out from its shaded surrounds. It was a series of bright orange fungi growing on a long-dead fallen tree branch.


Along three borders of the basin, landscaped areas are well maintained and offer refuge for our feathered friends, with magpies being the dominant species observed.




A noisy miner was seen as were several ground-feeding corellas.


On the western side of the basin, the path passes through a treed area giving a bushy feeling as you wander through.


This is an ideal local walk as it offers some flat paths and some moderate sloping ones and plenty of flora and fauna to see on your travels.

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