A $158,000 grant awarded to Rous County Council by the NSW Government to restore 1,600m2 of complex fish habitat on Bungawalbin Creek is welcome news according to Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson.
Mr Williamson said Rous is one of five 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 fish habitat, water quality, and fish passage opportunities within coastal catchments.
"This grant is fantastic news for our region and will play a key role in enhancing fish habitat in the Bungawalbin Creek, a much-loved local fishing spot," Mr Williamson said.
“The Bungawalbin Creek, a tributary of the Richmond River, will benefit 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 in creating diverse habitat types that support a variety of fish species and meet their needs throughout different stages of their life cycle.
"By rehabilitating riverbanks, improving fish passage, and stabilising our river systems, Rous County Council is helping to preserve the environment for future generations while boosting recreational fishing 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 fish passage. These projects are crucial to improving the long-term sustainability of our coastal ecosystems.
The funding to is part of a broader $750,000 investment by the NSW Government to enhance fish habitat and recreational fishing across NSW.
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