will require modifications to improve its efficiency and effectiveness". Melbourne Water have undertaken works from the end of 2010 to replace the weir and construct a new fishway to address this issue. Current usage The area can be readily accessed by walkers and cyclists from the Yarra River Trail. The rapid is often used for canoeing, and has been used many times for the Victorian Canoe Slalom Championships. Magpies occupy the area, and it is said that the Collingwood Football Club's use of the magpie mascot was inspired by the magpies at Dights Falls. External links About the falls. Information from Parks Victoria. References Yarra River Heritage sites in Melbourne City of Yarra City of Boroondara Weirs