Patterson Lakes, Victoria
| Patterson Lakes Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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 Middle Harbour, Patterson Lakes Marina | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 7,582 (2011)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | Lua error: Unable to convert population "7582 (2011)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000000-QINU`"'" to a number. | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1876 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3197 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Kingston | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Carrum | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Isaacs | ||||||||||||||
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Patterson Lakes is a suburb in outer south-east Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is 32 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district.[2] Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston. In the 2011 Census Patterson Lakes had a population of 7,582 people.[3]
Patterson Lakes consists predominantly of new houses. Patterson Lakes is home to the most popular boat launching facilities in Victoria. The Patterson River is a popular portal for Port Phillip. It includes four public launching ramps; joins the Tidal Canal system to Port Phillip; and includes the Patterson Lakes Marina and its facilities in Middle Harbour and Inner Harbour.[4]
History
Early history
After the melting of the last great ice age, sea levels were 1–2 metres higher than today. When sea levels subsided to their current levels, fresh water from the Dandenong Ranges flowed into low lying regions. Carrum Carrum Swamp, an extensive wetlands ecosystem was created, an area encompassing some 5000 hectares from Mordialloc to Frankston and inland towards Dandenong.[5] Prior to European discovery, Patterson Lakes was populated by Indigenous Australians known as the Kulin people. Inhabitants in the area were from the Bunurong language group, of the Mayone-Bulluk clan. Both the Mayone-Bulluk and Ngaruk-Willam clans would meet in the area of Dandenong often to hold ceremonies and trade. These gatherings were often attended by guests from other Bunurong clans or from neighbouring tribes, such as the Wathaurung and the Wurundjeri clans from the Woiwurong. As with most indigenous people of the world, Mayone-Bulluk cultural, ceremonial and spiritual life was dictated by the seasonal availability of natural resources. Through thousands of years of observation Bunurong People were able to predict the availability of their seasonal resources by certain changes in plant growth and animal behaviour.[6]
Europeans first set foot in nearby Frankston as early as 1803, thirty-two years before the founding of Melbourne (the first major European settlement in the then Port Phillip District).[7] A commemorative plaque near the mouth of Kananook Creek marks the location of where Charles Grimes and his party went ashore searching for fresh water, and met with approximately 30 local inhabitants.
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The foundation of Patterson Lakes
Early development was hampered by poor soils, distance from the Melbourne city centre, and the existence of a major swamp occupying much of the area between Mordialloc and Seaford.[7]
In 1866 the Carrum Carrum Swamp was surveyed and the land between Mordialloc Creek and Keast Park in Seaford was divided into 18 allotments and sold by auction for around three pounds per acre. In 1871 the government opened it for selection. The swamp was an impediment to the settlers and there was much discussion on how to reclaim the land, the first contracts for drainage works commenced in 1873. Attempts to reclaim the lower swamplands were ineffective. In 1876 it was decided to cut a 10 metre wide channel to Port Phillip Bay. It was to be known as ‘Patterson Cut’ and had been named after a State Parliamentarian - the Hon. J.B. Patterson.[8] In 1876 the area that is now occupied by Patterson Lakes was owned by Len Woodward, who used the area for holding pastures for livestock. In the early 1970s some 200 acres of this area was subdivided into Melbourne's first subdivision around artificial lakes. Other occupants of the area were the Priestly family who had landholdings either side of the Patterson River and ran a marina just east of what is now Pier One Drive. The Fitzgerald family ran a horse riding centre on the north-east corner of Thompsons Road and Old Wells Road on land that is now owned by Melbourne Water. The Walker family also owned some of the southern most land bordering Eel Race Creek at one stage.[9]
The suburb of Patterson Lakes was to be located in Carrum on what was originally part of the Carrum Carrum Swamp. The Carrum Carrum Swamp was drained in 1879 when the Patterson Cut, and other drainage measures were undertaken to prevent flooding of the Eumemmering Creek, which overflowed into the Carrum Carrum Swamp. The mouth of the Patterson Cut was mostly only open during the Winter months, so heavy Spring and Summer rains often caused flooding to properties on the edge of the swamp area. Flood damage as far north as Edithvale often occurred. The only remnants of the Carrum Carrum Swamp now form the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands (a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.)
The development of Patterson Lakes
The decision to go ahead with what was originally going to be called Gladesville took place in 1973.
The development of residential areas adjacent to canals and waterways had been carried out successfully in many places. No-one had attempted to do this in Victoria unlike in other states. When Donald Cameron looked closely at the land adjoining the Patterson River, he saw the possibility of a development. If it proved to be feasible and practicable, it would give home owners access to Port Phillip from their "back door". A large part of the area to the east of Carrum had flooded in the 1930s and 1950s, but to the engineers investigating the land, the important issues were why this occurred and how it could be prevented from occurring again. A common misconception was that the area was all swamp and mud. Extensive drilling found that only a surface layer of peat-like material was unsuitable. Underneath this layer was fine dense sand. The engineers realised that once the unsuitable material was removed (and used to strengthen levee banks and create landscaped areas and reserves) they would then be able to excavate to form lakes and canals, and use the excavated sand in forming residential sites. By using this fine, dense, carefully compacted sand, all the proposed residential sites would be brought to a level above that required by the authorities. The first soil was turned in 1974 in the north-east corner of Patterson Lakes around Iluka Island (Lake Illawong.) Originally the plans were to build high rise towers of up to 15 stories in height. Patterson Lakes was rezoned from rural to residential. Central sites were planned for a shopping centre and for a marina which would have a second access to the river via flood gates. Sites for housing and apartments overlooking the marina and the river were identified. Sites for a primary school and for community facilities were also incorporated into the overall plan. Also the project was "different", in that more than a hundred non-lake, residential sites were created to further the concept of a new community having a mix of socio-economic groups.[9]
Other history
- In 1966 the Priestley family after gaining relevant approval were instrumental in establishing a dry dock marina. The first man made marina in the Southern Hemisphere was formed and the largest of its kind in Victoria. Having originally been named Whaler's Cove Marina the marina was later renamed Patterson Lakes Marina.
- The Patterson Lakes Radio Model Yacht Club was founded in 1981.[10]
- The Patterson Lakes Community Centre was founded in 1985.[11]
- Patterson Lakes Post Office opened on 1 April 1986.[12]
- In April 1966 the Patterson Lakes Canoe Club was founded, and in 2001 a new clubhouse was built at the Patterson River Launching Way.[13]
- The National Watersports Centre was founded in 1988.[14]
- Carrum Rowing Club was founded in 1991.[15]
- The National Watersports Centre Ski Club was founded in 1992.[16]
- In 1999 the Dingley Pony Club moved to Patterson Lakes.[17]
- In January 2004 the Patterson Lakes Outrigger Club was founded at the Patterson River Launching Way.[18]
- The Patterson Lakes Library was founded in late 2009.[19]
- The Gladesville Shopping Centre was founded in late 2011.
- The Residents Association of Patterson Lakes was formed in 2012. [20]
Facilities
Patterson Lakes is serviced by the following shopping complexes: Lakeview Shopping Centre, Harbour Plaza Shoppingtown & Medical Centre, Gladesville Shopping Centre and The Glade.
Sports and hobby facilities
- Patterson Lakes Basketball Club
- Patterson Lakes Outrigger Club
- Dingley Pony Club
- Carrum Patterson Lakes Junior Football Club
- Long Beach Tennis Club
- Patterson Lakes Tennis Club
- Carrum Cricket Club
- Patterson Lakes Canoe Club
- Carrum Rowing Club
- Victorian Drag Boat Club Paterson Lakes Club
- National Water Sports Centre Ski Club
- Patterson Lakes Radio Model Yacht Club
- Patterson River Motor Boat Club
Other facilities
- Patterson Lakes Marina
- Patterson River Launching Way
- Patterson Lakes Library
- Patterson Lakes Community Centre
- National Watersports Centre - developed as an international standard rowing facility in preparation for Melbourne’s bid for the 1996 Olympic Games.[14]
- Numerous retirement villages
- Numerous cafes and restaurants
Education
Patterson Lakes is serviced by a government primary school, Patterson Lakes Primary School, which operates within Patterson Lakes and a government secondary school, Patterson River Secondary College, which operates from Seaford on the southern boundary of Patterson Lakes. The closest private secondary school to Patterson Lakes is Cornish College in Bangholme.[21]
Transport
Patterson Lakes is serviced by the Carrum railway station on the Frankston Line operated by Metro Trains Melbourne.
Access to the area by road is from the Nepean Highway, East Link, Frankston Freeway or the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. There is a new development called Peninsula Link that will also provide access to Patterson Lakes. Patterson Lakes is accessible by a number of Metlink bus routes servicing the area, which includes the 857 and 708.[22]
Fame
The filming at Kath Day-Knight and Kel Knight's "townhouse" (in the fictional suburb of Fountain Lakes), in the Australian comedy television series Kath & Kim, is shot in Patterson Lakes in Lagoon Place. The Kath & Kim Filum was also filmed at the same location as the original Day-Knight house of the TV series.
Former Prime Minister of Australia John Howard has visited Patterson Lakes Primary School to speak on their radio station, as have Bert Newton, the hosts of former radio show Get This, Tony Martin and Ed Kavalee.[23] Patterson Lakes is also home to NBA player Andrew Bogut and his family, who own a double-storey property on the Tidal Canal.[24]
Community
Demographics
According to the ANZSCO in 2006, occupations of residents included being clerical and administrative workers (17.9%), managers (17.6%), professionals (15.8%), technicians and trade workers (15.4%), sales workers (12.2%), laborers (7%), community and personal service workers (6.7%), machinery operators and drivers (4.8%) and not stated (2.6%.) ANZSCO also revealed that the birthplace of residents was Australia (67.5%), non-speaking English backgrounds (14.3%), main English speaking backgrounds (10.4%) and not stated (7.8%.)[25]
Politics
State election
| Member | Party | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Template:Australian politics/party colours/Labor| | Ian Cathie | Labor | 1976–1988 |
| Template:Australian politics/party colours/Labor| | Mal Sandon | Labor | 1988–1996 |
| Template:Australian politics/party colours/Liberal| | David Lean | Liberal | 1996–1999 |
| Template:Australian politics/party colours/Labor| | Jenny Lindell | Labor | 1999–2010 |
| Template:Australian politics/party colours/Liberal| | Donna Bauer | Liberal | 2010–present |
Federal election
Environment
Regions
Lake Carramar, Lake Illawong and Lake Legana are collectively known as the Quiet Lakes region. The canal system that runs through most of Patterson Lakes is known as the Tidal Canal. Landmarks inside the Tidal Canal include Clipper Island, Mariners Island, Staten Island, Rhode Island, Barellen Harbours and Schooner Bay.
Other landmarks of Patterson Lakes include Wannarkladdin Wetlands, Patterson River and Eel Race Drain (later becomes Kananook Creek.) Patterson Lakes Marina has facilities at the Town Centre (Inner Harbour), Runaway Bay (Middle Harbour) and Whaler's Cove (Western Harbour.)[26] Patterson River is managed by Parks Victoria. The Tidal Canal system and the Quiet Lakes are managed by P.L.A.C (Patterson Lakes Advisory Committee) and Melbourne Water.
Climate
Patterson Lakes has a temperate climate similar to that of Melbourne, however it is usually 2 °C cooler than the Melbourne CBD. In many cases, Patterson Lakes is one of the first areas of the greater Melbourne area to feel the effect of the cool change weather effect that occurs during the Summer season.
Walking tracks
Topography
The low and mostly flat lying area of Patterson Lakes lies on the Selwyn Fault, and has been named as one of the locations at high risk of being inundated by a rising sea level.[27] The Selwyn Fault is currently inactive, although minor tremors have historically been experienced.
Parks
- Roy Dore Reserve
- Adelong Court Reserve[28]
- Arrunga Court Reserve
- Gladesville Boulevard Reserve
- Kalang Court Reserve
- Legana Court Reserve
- John Lindsay Reserve (named after a paralympian called John Lindsay in 1996)
- Patterson River (managed by Parks Victoria)
Flora
Indigenous
Indigenous floral species include the silver wattle, lightwood, blackwood, black she-oak, river red gum, spike wattle, hedge wattle, scrub she-oak, jagged fireweed, silver top wallaby grass, Australian salt grass and the blue tussock grass.
Non-indigenous
Non-indigenous floral species include the sheep's burr, angled onion, lesser joyweed, broom spurge, common swamp wallaby grass, pointed centrolepis, common spikerush and small spikerush.[29]
Fauna
Reptiles
Reptile species include the Bougainville's skink, grass skink, tree dragon, copperhead snake and tiger snake.
Aquatic species
Aquatic species include the striped marsh frog, water rat, platypus, bream, flathead, tupong, Australian salmon, leatherjacket, yelloweye mullet, silver trevally, black crab, spider crab, eel, bass yabbies, mussels and pippies.
Birds
Bird species include the nankeen (rufous) night heron, white-faced heron, chestnut teal, straw-necked ibis, pacific black duck, pacific gull, silver gull, magpie-lark, Australian pelican, little pied cormmorant, royal spoonbill, masked lapwing, whiskered (marsh) tern and the caspian tern.[29]
Fishing
The Patterson River abounds with fish. Considered that there have been several reports of illegal fishing over the last few years, the fish always seem to fight back in this popular waterway. A number of charter companies operate from Patterson River. Bream and a few other varieties of fish can be sourced from the Tidal Canal and Patterson River systems.[29]
See also
- City of Springvale - the former local government area of which part of Patterson Lakes was a part
- City of Kingston - current local government area
- Patterson Lakes Marina
- Patterson River
- Dandenong Creek Trail
- Kath & Kim
- Electoral district of Carrum
- Bay Trail
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- ^ "National Water Sports Centre Ski Club". Nwscskiclub.org.au. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
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- ^ "Patterson Lakes Outrigger Club Inc". Clubsonline.com.au. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
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