By Laura Michell
Growling grass frogs will soon be leaping into a new home in Craigieburn.
Yarra Valley Water has donated water to Hume council, allowing it to fill the previously barren Frog Court Wetland.
The 2500-metre-sqaure wetland will be revitalised and turned unto a flourishing frog habitat, in a bid to help boost the growling grass frog’s population at the wetland.
The wetland will also become a habitat and breeding ground for the southern brown tree frog, the spotted marsh frog, the eastern long-necked turtle and small mammals such as water rats.
Yarra Valley Water distribution services general manager Donna Tantirimudalige said the water would enhance the wetland’s ecosystem.
“It will also help to reduce pollutants flowing into Merri Creek which is really important,” she said.
Frog Court Wetlands helps to treat stormwater from the nearby industrial precinct before it flows into Merri Creek.
Hume mayor Carly Moore said the wetland was previously choked by reeds and rushes, hindering its ability to filter stormwater.
