Completed Improvements

Gunnedah Shire Council

The Namoi River Urban Riparian Rehabilitation Project involved removing willow trees from 1.4 km from the southern bank and 400 metres from the northern bank of the Namoi River.  The work was undertaken using best management practice and the area was revegetated to ensure bank stability and to rehabilitate the bank.  In addition 0.2 ha of land infested with Cestrum, Mother of Millions and Johnson's Grass was controlled.  The project achieved a healthier section of river with improved water quality and flow, a reduction of noxious weeds, increased biodiversity and improved bank stability through revegetation.  The area now provides enhanced opportunities for recreational use.

Tamworth Regional Council

The Tamworth Urban Riparian Project has rehabiliated and revegetated approximately 750 metres of riparian land along the Peel River, adjacent to the Tamworth CBD.  The riparian weeds were controlled and removed, according to best management practices, and native riparian trees, shrubs and ground covers were planted instead.  The work was designed to increase native bird and fish habitat while allowing access to the Peel River for education, fishing, and other recreational activities.

Walcha Council

The Blairs Gully Wetland Project was created to establish a central focus for stormwater awareness, enhance the health and water quality of the Apsley River and involve the Walcha community through construction, maintenance, monitoring and publicity.  The rehabilitation of Blairs Gully as an urban bushland has increased community stormwater awareness and prevents the town pollutants entering the Apsley River.