FOR decades, it was ignored and abused. In the eyes of a city, it was little more than a polluted tree But Throsby Creek has been gradually revived, becoming part of the lifeblood of Newcastle. John Sutton has not just seen that dramatic transition. He's been a part of it. The long-time Tighes Hill resident and environmentalist was among the pioneers in the 1980s pushing for the creek to be shown some love. Watch: Issue 03: How Throsby Creek was transformed from a drain to vibrant waterway Now, 30 years later, he's a member of the committee overseeing the implementation of a new management plan released this week and designed to continue Throsby Creek's revitalisation. In this week's edition of The Issue, Sutton talks about how far the creek has come - and how far it has to go - to be a healthy and loved waterway. Watch Issue 02: Was Newcastle ever really revitalised? "I'd love to see the day when people can actually swim in Throsby Creek," he says. "It's not at that level yet where it's acceptable for swimming, but that's the ultimate aim." John Sutton also talks about sharks - and why he would like to see a gondola gliding along Throsby Creek.
FOR decades, it was ignored and abused. In the eyes of a city, it was little more than a polluted tree
But Throsby Creek has been gradually revived, becoming part of the lifeblood of Newcastle.
John Sutton has not just seen that dramatic transition. He's been a part of it. The long-time Tighes Hill resident and environmentalist was among the pioneers in the 1980s pushing for the creek to be shown some love.
Now, 30 years later, he's a member of the committee overseeing the implementation of a new management plan released this week and designed to continue Throsby Creek's revitalisation.
In this week's edition of The Issue, Sutton talks about how far the creek has come - and how far it has to go - to be a healthy and loved waterway.
"I'd love to see the day when people can actually swim in Throsby Creek," he says. "It's not at that level yet where it's acceptable for swimming, but that's the ultimate aim."
John Sutton also talks about sharks - and why he would like to see a gondola gliding along Throsby Creek.
