Works to enhance the health of the Buchan River and improve the visitor experience at Bluff Reserve are now complete, delivering benefits for both the environment and the community.
These improvements at the popular reserve, a favourite spot for swimming, fishing, and relaxing by the water has been welcomed by the local community.
The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) engaged contractors to undertake mechanical works, followed by EGCMA staff planting native vegetation that, once established, will help stabilise the banks. This work enhances the area while maintaining accessibility for visitors.
Multiple native species have been planted that will support the banks including shade trees such as kanukas and currajongs, species that have been identified as preferred species.
“Rivers are dynamic systems, and their shape and direction is often determined by nature. This project aims to enhance the environment in an area that is both highly valued and widely enjoyed by the local community,” Bec Hemming, East Gippsland CMA’s chief executive officer, said.
“We are grateful to the local community for their patience and understanding while the work was underway and giving the planted area the space it needs to have a chance to grow,” Bec said.
The project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Out Catchments, Our Communities program.
