Orphan School Creek (Fairfield)
Orphan School Creek is a tributary of Prospect Creek, located entirely within the City of Fairfield. It starts in Allambie Road Reserve, Bossley Park, on the border with Edensor Park, and flows in a generally eastern direction before emptying into Prospect Creek. The creek is a mostly natural waterway, with only the middle reach flowing through a concrete channel and piped system.[1] It is approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) in length, and has one tributary, Clear Paddock Creek. As the name suggests, Orphan School Creek was named after an orphan school in the area.[2] It is not to be confused with Orphan School Creek, Sydney.
Crossings
The following roads and railways form crossings over Orphan School Creek. From west to east, following the course of the creek, they are:
- Belfield Road
- Sweethaven Road
- Mimosa Road
- L P T Way
- Moonlight Road
- Hamilton Road
- King Road
- Cumberland Highway
- Sackville Street
- Railway Parade
- Main Southern Railway
References
- Fairfield City Council (7 August 2013). "Creeks Rivers and Wetlands". Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- New South Wales Government (2011). "Land next to male orphan school: Statement of Significance". Retrieved 7 August 2013.