$158,000 TO IMPROVE FISH HABITAT IN BUNGAWALBIN CREEK

A $158,000 grant awarded to Rous County Council by the NSW Government to restore 1,600m2 of complex fsh habitat on Bungawalbin Creek is welcome news according to Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson.

Mr Williamson said Rous is one of fve recipients to secure funding under the latest round of the NSW Government’s Flagship Fish Habitat Rehabilitation Grant program, which focuses on large-scale projects that improve fsh habitat, water quality, and fsh passage opportunities within coastal catchments.

“This grant is fantastic news for our region and will play a key role in enhancing fsh habitat in the Bungawalbin Creek, a much-loved local fshing spot,” Mr Williamson said.

“The Bungawalbin Creek, a tributary of the Richmond River, will beneft from the project through the placement of various structures—such as rocks, snags, and riparian vegetation— along 200 metres of the creek’s banks.

“This approach has proven highly effective only serve to showcase the vibrancy and richness of NSW communities for all to share and appreciate, but they are also integral to the success of our state.”

“Cultural diversity is a precious part of our identity and way of life in NSW and something we should not take for granted.” in creating diverse habitat types that support a variety of fsh species and meet their needs throughout different stages of their life cycle.

“By rehabilitating riverbanks, improving fsh passage, and stabilising our river systems, Rous County Council is helping to preserve the environment for future generations while boosting recreational fshing opportunities.

“I congratulate Rous on receiving this important funding and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our local waterways,” Mr Williamson added.

The Flagship Fish Habitat Rehabilitation Grant program provides funding for essential activities such as riverbank rehabilitation, wetland restoration, and the removal of barriers to fsh passage. These projects are crucial to improving the longterm sustainability of our coastal ecosystems.

The funding to is part of a broader $750,000 investment by the NSW Government to enhance fsh habitat and recreational fshing across NSW.