East Barwon Willow Removal and Restoration project

Barwon Water is working with local landowners, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) and specialised consultants and experts to remove willows within a section of the East Barwon River to support water security and waterway health.
Willow infestation has caused loss of transfer capacity through this section of the East Barwon River, limiting Barwon Water’s ability to transfer water and increasing the frequency of flooding of adjacent properties.
The $4.35 million project will provide environmental benefits as a result of improved water flows, water quality and waterway health, and help to alleviate flooding issues in this section of river, as well as ensure ongoing protection of the WBIC embankment.
Here’s the latest project update too, including info about planned burns taking place (we have done comms on this already):
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