Waterway restoration projects underway

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority board recently conducted an inspection of two revegetation sites in the upper Barwon and were pleased to see the progress that has been made.

Both the Waterways Frontage Protection Program at Birregurra and the Dewing Creek Restoration Project have seen a significant changes occur along the waterways.

Each projects has involved the removal of weeds, with many willow and poplars being removed in and around the upper Barwon.

However, there has been care taken with the removal of plants near the river bank, as the upper Barwon is recognised as an important habitat for platypus.

As well as the removal of weeds, the projects have also included the re-vegetation of certain areas, and the building of stock exclusion fencing.

The next stage of the Waterways Frontage Program will see 12 months of weed monitoring and removal on the township side of the river, with planting planned for spring 2020.