G-MW to inspect Gunbower Creek fishway sites before works begin in 2021

In the coming weeks, Goulburn-Murray Water staff will inspect the sites to assess cultural and environmental impacts of the works.

A contract will be awarded in late December with tender documents being issued in September in readiness to undertake these major projects in 2021.

Building of the Koondrook and Cohuna fishways is planned for February to October 2021, with the majority of works being undertaken during the irrigation season shutdown from May 15 to August 15 next year.

The works will result in a drawdown of the weir pool during the shutdown period and G-MW will aim to minimise the aesthetic impact on the local community.