Brunswick River to become haven for fish migration
19 Apr 2018
What: Announcement and discussion of funding for Brunswick River under NSW DPI Flagship Fish Habitat Grants Program
When: Friday, 20 April 2018
Time: 10am – Interviews with NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Byron Shire Council
Where: Settlement Rd Causeway – located at the junction of Durrumbal Road and Settlement Rd.
Directions: From Mullumbimby, drive up Main Arm Rd and past Durrumbal Hall (Main Arm Rd and Durrumbal Rd intersection). From there continue on for 1km to the intersection with Settlement Rd, and turn right into Settlement Rd. Crossing is approximately 130m on from the intersection, where the road winds to the left.
Who: DPI Fisheries Manager, Mr Scott Nichols. Mayor of Byron Shire, Cr Simon Richardson
Vision: The site where upgrades will take place to restore fish habitat. Interviews from DPI and grant recipient, Byron Shire Council.
Details: The Brunswick River is set to become a haven for fish migration and a productive breeding area, with the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) awarding a major grant to reinstate fish passage.
The $274,600 grant has been provided under the NSW DPI Flagship Fish Habitat Grants Program, and will see work at two road crossings in the mid-reaches of the Brunswick River.
The work will be conducted by the Byron Shire Council, which has allocated significant in-kind support to the value of $440,400.
Remediation of these priority fish passage barriers will produce a permanent, positive outcome for future generations of recreational fishers to enjoy.
More information
Media contact: Laura Hutton 0427 652 088 (DPI) or Annie Lewis 0419 609 189 (Byron Shire Council)
