Not a Convenient Drain - The Cooks River
About this episode
This episode explores the history and transformation of the Cooks River from a polluted waterway to a revitalized natural space.
Abused, Ignored and avoided were apt descriptions of the Cooks River over the years from 1788 to the mid 1970’s. It started as a Arcadian Wonderland, but industrial, chemical and plastic pollution, together with urbanisation, almost destroyed it. But the river won through and now has a delightful pathway following it for most of its course. A delightful spot to amble!
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