Fountain maintenance, plant management and litter collection are high on the list of priorities as Melton council takes measures to improve the condition of Lake Caroline.
The review comes after a group of residents raised concerns about the state of the suburb’s centrepiece and formed a committee in an effort to have it returned to its former glory.
The group said the main problems included overgrown weeds, pest control, the fountain which had been turned off for maintenance and stagnant water which produced an odour.
Cambridge ward councillor Steve Abboushi last week updated residents on the council’s efforts to address the issues.
“Generally the lake conditions and water quality are excellent,” Cr Abboushi posted on Facebook.
“Council undertakes comprehensive water quality testing quarterly.
“The lake may have a slight smell depending on air temperature and wind direction … there is not a problem of excessive rotting vegetation or algae that may cause excessive odour.
“Council will be working … to hone our strategy for managing and maintaining a healthy waterway for wildlife and residents alike.”
He added that water levels were being monitored by council officers as well as City West Water, pest control measures were already in place and litter collection from the lake edge was being undertaken twice a week and daily in some parts.
A new fountain pump and motor was installed on March 14 to get it working again.
