Latest IFS News
News includes:
- Boat ramp upgrades at Great Lake
- Good news for River Leven anglers
- MAST seeking comments on draft plan for Lake Burbury boat ramp
Boat ramp upgrades at Great Lake
by Tim Farrell
MAST and IFS have recently completed upgrades to boat ramps at Brandum Bay, Cramps Bay, Swan Bay and Tods Corner at Great Lake and also undertaken some minor maintenance at Penstock Lagoon and Pine Tier Lagoon. These projects were all funded by MAST and project managed by IFS.
MAST and IFS have recently completed upgrades to boat ramps at Brandum Bay, Cramps Bay, Swan Bay and Tods Corner at Great Lake and also undertaken some minor maintenance at Penstock Lagoon and Pine Tier Lagoon.
These projects were all funded by MAST and project managed by IFS.
Swan Bay, Cramps Bay and Brandum Bay concrete ramps have been extended by 25 linear metres to allow for potential increases in lake level during the 2011 winter. Drainage, car parking and approaches have also been improved or upgraded. Tods Corner, Pine Tier and Penstock Lagoon ramps have been top dressed with gravel and groomed.
These upgrades are part of the Boating Infrastructure plan approved by MAST, Hydro and IFS. Further improvements are planned for other popular waters in subsequent seasons.
Good news for River Leven anglers
by Tim Farrell
Greening Australia have recently completed work as part of a project to progressively remove willows from the River Leven catchment. IFS would like to thank and congratulate Greening Australia, Cradle Coast NRM and Caterpillar for their generous support of this project. The recent work underpins ongoing improvement of anglers access on the River Leven.
Greening Australia have recently completed work as part of a project to progressively remove willows from the River Leven catchment.
A significant infestation has been removed from up and downstream of Marshalls Bridge at Gunns Plains. The work has coincided with some extensions to the Anglers Access areas at this location. The willow removal and subsequent replanting with native vegetation will improve the river from both an environmental and recreational point of view and has opened up some previously inaccessible water to anglers.
IFS would like to thank and congratulate Greening Australia, Cradle Coast NRM and Caterpillar for their generous support of this project.
The recent work underpins ongoing improvement of anglers access on the River Leven.
MAST seeking comments on draft plan for Lake Burbury boat ramp
by Tim Farrell
MAST have developed a concept plan to replace the existing boat ramp on the Eastern side of Lake Burbury at the campground. The design requires the removal of the existing ramp and a new longer and straighter ramp to be constructed. The proposal is in line with the Boating Infrastructure Plan developed by MAST, Hydro and IFS. The concept plan will be subject to the necessary approvals and water levels and availability of funding. Comments on the concept plan are sought from anglers and boaters who use this ramp. Comments can be forwarded to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to 31st July 2011.
MAST have developed a concept plan to replace the existing boat ramp on the Eastern side of Lake Burbury at the campground. The design requires the removal of the existing ramp and a new longer and straighter ramp to be constructed. The proposal is in line with the Boating Infrastructure Plan developed by MAST, Hydro and IFS.
The concept plan will be subject to the necessary approvals and water levels and availability of funding.
Comments on the concept plan are sought from anglers and boaters who use this ramp. Comments can be forwarded to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to 31st July 2011.