Byarong Creek forms part of the Allans Creek Catchment, a flood-prone area within the Wollongong LGA that has experienced degradation and stream bank erosion.
Since preparing a Vegetation Management Plan in 2005, Southern Habitat has conducted riparian restoration and regeneration works along a stretch of approximately 700 metres of the creek to improve bank stability and the visual aesthetic of the area.

• Removed woody weeds such as Coral and Willow trees from the creek
• Hand-weeded instream areas and targeted control of impediments to stormwater flow
• Reinstated native vegetation to enhance embankment stability
• Removed invasive weeds including Turkey Rhubarb, Asparagus Fern, Morning Glory, Madeira Vine, Moth Vine and Cassia that threatened remaining native vegetation
• Addressed weed infestation by establishing healthy native ground and low shrub coverage
• Continued weed control with augmentation planting, mostly groundcovers to maintain visual clarity throughout under storey
• Conducted regular maintenance visits (watering, weeding, infill planting, spot spray control, rubbish removal)
• Constructed a creek crossing
• Installing various educational signage