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“It will improve the habitat for both angling fish and threatened native fish species and will make use of vegetation that has been removed along the dam wall to provide hiding and breeding spots for fish in the water.<\/p>\n
“In addition to providing improved water quality and better wildlife habitat and fishing opportunities, there should<\/p>\n
be fewer algal blooms and an improved overall look at the reservoir.”<\/p>\n
Ms Wyatt said the reservoir was home to many waterbirds, fish, turtles and other wildlife, and was a popular spot.<\/p>\n
She said water levels would be low and the area muddy and messy while the dam wall maintenance works were under way, and much of the wildlife would either congregate in the remaining low water or move to suitable nearby sites.<\/p>\n
“Less mobile species and those more at risk of water loss will be closely monitored and relocated where necessary,” Ms Wyatt said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FISHING conditions at Kennington Reservoir are about to be improved thanks to a grant of more than $100,000.The City of Greater Bendigo plans to take advantage of lower water levels due to maintenance work on the reservoir’s dam wall to carry out the fish habitat improvements. It has received the $110,000 grant from the Victorian […]<\/p>\n